US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI W JCT SR1903 · Structure no. 000000001070073
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over Southwest 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 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US70 Wbl over Southwest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.