US Bridges

Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek

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Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC18/US64 · Structure no. 000000000270073

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Drive
CrossesLower Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC18/US64
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.90087, -81.54661
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Drive over Lower 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Drive over Lower Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.