US Bridges

Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Jct.Creekway Dr. · Structure no. 000000000270075

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broadway Street over Blairs Fork 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesBlairs Fork Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N.Jct.Creekway Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.91646, -81.55737
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 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 length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1988)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Broadway Street over Blairs Fork 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 Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Blairs Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.