US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.US64 70BUS · Structure no. 000000000230078
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US70 Byp over Ut to 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US70 Byp over Ut to Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.