SH 70 over Cottonwood Creek

Poor Condition100 years old4,614 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNolan
Location4.7 Mi N Of SH 153
CarriesSH 70
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates32.36639, -100.35955

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure2 (Critical)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length86.0 ft (26.2 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area343.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,614 (2020)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number081770026401004

Nearby Bridges

FM 1809 over Walnut Creek 2.6 mi Good SH 70 over Walnut Creek 2.7 mi Fair FM 1856 over Walnut Creek 3.0 mi Fair SH 70 over Holder Creek 3.6 mi Fair CR 230 over Draw 3.8 mi Fair CR 295 over Cottonwood Creek 4.1 mi Fair CR 230 over Cottonwood Creek 4.3 mi Fair CR 230 over Draw 4.3 mi Fair FM 2035 over Bitter Creek 4.5 mi Good FM 1856 over Draw 4.5 mi Good