US Bridges

US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.NC208 · Structure no. 000000001150045

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 US70
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location.02 MI.N.JCT.NC208
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9141, -82.75726
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 US70 over Big Laurel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US25 US70 over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.