Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S.Jct.Kincaid Rd. · Structure no. 000000000270354
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Drive over Gunpowder 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 Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Central Drive over Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.