US Bridges

US25 70 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1587 · Structure no. 000000001150528

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 70 over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 70 over Ivy Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 44 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 70
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1587
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76892, -82.61857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US25 70 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US25 70 over Ivy 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 US25 70 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US25 70 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US25 70 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.