US Bridges

US70 Wbl over Little River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · .7 MI W.Of JCT US13/US117 · Structure no. 000000001910013

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Wbl over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over Little River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Wbl
CrossesLittle River
Location.7 MI W.Of JCT US13/US117
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40305, -78.02119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Wbl over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Wbl over Little River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US70 Wbl over Little River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 Wbl over Little River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Wbl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.