US Bridges

US70 W over Little Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001010600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 W over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 W over Little Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2040. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70 W
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1560
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.60766, -78.45093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2022)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US70 W over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 W over Little Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US70 W over Little Creek carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 W over Little Creek?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US70 W over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.