US Bridges

17th St.Nw over Frye Creek

PoorPosted for load

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3MI. N. of JCT.W.SR1308 · Structure no. 000000000350381

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th St.Nw over Frye Creek is a steel culvert carrying 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries17th St.Nw
CrossesFrye Creek
Location0.3MI. N. of JCT.W.SR1308
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73966, -81.36747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 17th St.Nw over Frye Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.