US Bridges

NC90 over Lost Cove Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.E.JCT.SR1358 · Structure no. 000000000270003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC90 over Lost Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC90 over Lost Cove Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesNC90
CrossesLost Cove Creek
Location200 FT.E.JCT.SR1358
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.00114, -81.77488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC90 over Lost Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC90 over Lost Cove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NC90 over Lost Cove Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC90 over Lost Cove Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC90 over Lost Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.