Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek
GoodClosed to trafficCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. JCT 1st Ave N · Structure no. 000000000350382
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Northern Drive NW 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Drive NW 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 2022.
How much traffic does Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Drive NW over Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.