US70 Bus over Hunting Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1443 · Structure no. 000000000230052
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 Bus over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Bus over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 Bus over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 Bus over Hunting Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US70 Bus over Hunting Creek carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70 Bus over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US70 Bus over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.