Us70w over Falling Creek

Fair Condition70 years old13,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyLenoir
Location2.9 Mi.w.jct.us258
CarriesUs70w
CrossesFalling Creek
Coordinates35.26108, -77.69288

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.7 ft (36.8 m)
Max Span37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area375.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001070029

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