US Bridges

Eastover Dr. over Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.15MI.W.OF Jct.Her.Sp.Rd · Structure no. 000000000350377

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastover Dr. over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Eastover Dr. over 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 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, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEastover Dr.
CrossesCreek
Location0.15MI.W.OF Jct.Her.Sp.Rd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73559, -81.24071
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 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 Eastover Dr. over Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastover Dr. over 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 Eastover Dr. over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eastover Dr. over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Eastover Dr. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.