US70E over Southwest Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI E JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001070066
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70E over Southwest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70E over Southwest Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70E over Southwest Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70E over Southwest 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 2022.
How much traffic does US70E over Southwest Creek carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US70E over Southwest Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US70E over Southwest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.