US70BUS over Big Ditch
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.NC581 · Structure no. 000000001910030
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70BUS over Big Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70BUS over Big Ditch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 US70BUS over Big Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70BUS over Big Ditch 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 US70BUS over Big Ditch carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70BUS over Big Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns US70BUS over Big Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.