US Bridges

Bethel St. over Hunting Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US64 70 Byp. · Structure no. 000000000230182

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel St. over Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bethel St. over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethel St.
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.US64 70 Byp.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.74291, -81.67018
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1998)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel St. over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel St. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel St. over Hunting Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethel St. over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bethel St. over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.