US Bridges

US70E. over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1670 · Structure no. 000000000630276

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E. over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70E. over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E.
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1670
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01238, -78.8694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2019)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US70E. over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US70E. over Goose 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US70E. over Goose Creek carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US70E. over Goose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US70E. over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.