US Bridges

First Street SE over Barger Branch

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · .4MI.E.S.CENTER ST(NC127) · Structure no. 000000000350363

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street SE over Barger Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying First Street SE over Barger Branch in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Street SE
CrossesBarger Branch
Location.4MI.E.S.CENTER ST(NC127)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69883, -81.3435
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street SE over Barger Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street SE over Barger Branch 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 First Street SE over Barger Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is First Street SE over Barger Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns First Street SE over Barger Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.