US Bridges

Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000270067

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTremont Park Road
CrossesLower Creek
Location0.01 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91947, -81.50867
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tremont Park Road 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 Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Tremont Park Road over Lower Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.