Arrowood Street over Lower Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · 125FT.E.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000270259
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arrowood Street over Lower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrowood Street over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arrowood Street over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Arrowood Street over Lower Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Arrowood Street over Lower Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Arrowood Street over Lower Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Arrowood Street over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.