Us70 over Ward Creek

Fair Condition49 years old8,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret
Location7.8 Mi.e.jct.nc101
CarriesUs70
CrossesWard Creek
Coordinates34.78079, -76.57388

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length362.9 ft (110.6 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1415.7 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,600 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000310035

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