US Bridges

US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.W. JCT.NC101 · Structure no. 000000000490092

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70W
CrossesS. Pr. Slocum Creek
Location1.0 Mi.W. JCT.NC101
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.89117, -76.92275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2019)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W over S. Pr. Slocum 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 2025.

How much traffic does US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US70W over S. Pr. Slocum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.