US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 0.01M. E. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001350254
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek in Orange 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 6 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes 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 2025.
How much traffic does US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns US70 Bus Ebl over Rhodes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.