US Bridges

US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 2.7 MI.E.JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000490085

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad in Craven 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 5 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E
CrossesSR1004 A&ec Railroad
Location2.7 MI.E.JCT.US17
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09425, -77.04089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad built?

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

What condition is US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US70E over SR1004 A&ec Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.