US Bridges

US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630298

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70BUS NC98
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99449, -78.88434
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70BUS NC98 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US70BUS NC98 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.