US Bridges

US70 over Cane Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.E.JCT.SR1411 · Structure no. 000000001110055

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 over Cane Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesCane Creek
Location200 FT.E.JCT.SR1411
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65235, -82.15256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over Cane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US70 over Cane Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US70 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US70 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.