US Bridges

US70 Wbl over North Second Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1951 · Structure no. 000000001590085

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Wbl over North Second Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over North Second Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Wbl
CrossesNorth Second Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1951
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.718, -80.59588
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2021)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US70 Wbl over North Second Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Wbl over North Second 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US70 Wbl over North Second Creek carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 Wbl over North Second Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Wbl over North Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.