US70 over Hare Snipe Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830016
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Hare Snipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US70 over Hare Snipe Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Hare Snipe Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US70 over Hare Snipe 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 US70 over Hare Snipe Creek carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Hare Snipe Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns US70 over Hare Snipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.