Us70 over Back Creek

Fair Condition88 years old6,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. Nc49
CarriesUs70
CrossesBack Creek
Coordinates36.09344, -79.33589

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area357.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,800 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010081

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