US70 over Silver Creek
FairPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US70BYP. · Structure no. 000000000230084
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 over Silver Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US70 over Silver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US70 over Silver Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.