US Bridges

15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1692 · Structure no. 000000000350291

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries15th Street SE
CrossesUt to Clark Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1692
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.72869, -81.314
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (1993)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark 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 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 15th Street SE over Ut to Clark Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.