US Bridges

US70W over Holts Pond

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.US70A · Structure no. 000000001010465

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W over Holts Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70W over Holts Pond in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS70W
CrossesHolts Pond
Location0.7 MI.W.JCT.US70A
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47047, -78.18857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2022)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70W over Holts Pond built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W over Holts Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US70W over Holts Pond carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70W over Holts Pond?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US70W over Holts Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.