US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US64 70BYP. · Structure no. 000000000230049
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US70 Bypass over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.