US70E over Falling Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 2.9 MI W. of JCT US 258 · Structure no. 000000001070027
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70E over Falling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over Falling Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 US70E over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70E over Falling 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US70E over Falling Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US70E over Falling Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US70E over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.