US Bridges

23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT SR1401 · Structure no. 000000000350306

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek is a steel culvert carrying 23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries23rd Avenue NE
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR1401
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76102, -81.31892
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Avenue NE over Falling 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 23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 23rd Avenue NE over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.