NC705 over Bear Creek
GoodMoore County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1470 · Structure no. 000000001250005
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC705 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC705 over Bear Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC705 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC705 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does NC705 over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC705 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC705 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.