US70 over Clear Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1449 · Structure no. 000000001110066
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 over Clear Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 104 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US70 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.