Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · 50 N.Jct.Jim Barger Drne · Structure no. 000000000270395
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek 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 Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Powell Road over Zacks Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.