US Bridges

North Park Street over Moss Branch

FairPosted for load

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S.Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000070042

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Park Street over Moss Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Park Street over Moss Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Park Street
CrossesMoss Branch
Location0.3 Mi.S.Jct. US74
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.96519, -80.06325
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2001)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Park Street over Moss Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is North Park Street over Moss Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does North Park Street over Moss Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Park Street over Moss Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns North Park Street over Moss Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.