Old Lilesville over Moss Branch
PoorPosted for loadAnson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Lilesville R · Structure no. 000000000070041
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lilesville over Moss Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lilesville over Moss Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lilesville over Moss Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lilesville over Moss Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Lilesville over Moss Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Lilesville over Moss Branch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lilesville over Moss Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.