Virginia Street over Lower Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.US64 NC18BYP · Structure no. 000000000270066
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Street over Lower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Street over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Virginia Street over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Street over Lower 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 Virginia Street over Lower Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Street over Lower Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Street over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.