Us70 over Clear Creek

Fair Condition105 years old8,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location0.1 Mi.w.jct.sr1449
CarriesUs70
CrossesClear Creek
Coordinates35.68484, -82.08321

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Max Span40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area294.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1921 (reconstructed 1941)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110066

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