I-42 over Bear Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.E. of JCT.SR1323 · Structure no. 000000001070011
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-42 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-42 over Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-42 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-42 over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-42 over Bear Creek carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-42 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I-42 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.