US Bridges

US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US13 · Structure no. 000000001910391

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS70EBYP.
CrossesWest Bear Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US13
RouteInterstate 42
Coordinates35.40573, -77.8833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70EBYP. over West Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US70EBYP. over West Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.