US Bridges

12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.JCT.OLD Lenoir RD · Structure no. 000000000350182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries12th Avenue Nw.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.2MI.E.JCT.OLD Lenoir RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74824, -81.36015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 12th Avenue Nw. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.