Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.NC127 · Structure no. 000000000350327
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falling Creek Road over Falling 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Falling Creek Road over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.