US Bridges

No Data Entered over Russell Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1240 · Structure no. 081105000032742

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Russell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying No Data Entered over Russell Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesRussell Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1240
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.82734, -81.82929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1980)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Russell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Russell Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Russell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns No Data Entered over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.