US Bridges

Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.E.OF.JCT.W.GOLF Dr. · Structure no. 000000000350378

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Dr.Ne
CrossesLyle Creek
Location0.5MI.E.OF.JCT.W.GOLF Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.74503, -81.17215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek built?

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

What condition is Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle 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 Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Dr.Ne over Lyle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.