US Bridges

US70 over Maria Creek

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1371 · Structure no. 000000000310041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over Maria Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70 over Maria Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesMaria Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1371
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.83533, -76.42894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US70 over Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over Maria 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US70 over Maria Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US70 over Maria Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over Maria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.