NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek
GoodRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.20 Mi. W. Jct. SR1320 · Structure no. 000000001570048
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC704 over Big Beaver Island 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC704 over Big Beaver Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.