US Bridges

Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.CREEKWAY Dr. · Structure no. 000000000270076

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowlane Drive
CrossesBlair Fork
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.CREEKWAY Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91814, -81.55376
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork built?

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

What condition is Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork 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 Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork carry?

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

How long is Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Meadowlane Drive over Blair Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.