Complex Road over Lower Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000270353
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Complex Road over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Complex Road over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Complex Road over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Complex Road 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 Complex Road over Lower Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Complex Road over Lower Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Complex Road over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.