US Bridges

Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Pennell St. · Structure no. 000000000270063

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Road
CrossesZacks Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Pennell St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92679, -81.51374
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.