US Bridges

Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.W.JCT.SR1746 · Structure no. 000000000490270

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSlocum Cr. Gate RD
CrossesUS70
Location0.6MI.W.JCT.SR1746
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.91797, -76.94241
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2022)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70 carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Slocum Cr. Gate RD over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.