Us70 over Buck Creek
Fair Condition104 years old11,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Location | .5 Mi.e.jct.nc80 |
| Carries | Us70 |
| Crosses | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69188, -82.05741 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete |
| Design | Arch - Deck |
| Total Length | 142.7 ft (43.5 m) |
| Max Span | 46.9 ft (14.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
| Deck Area | 504.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1922 (reconstructed 1942) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 11,000 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 7% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 3 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 124 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001110080 |