Second Street over Loves Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.N.CHATHAM · Structure no. 000000000370452
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Loves Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Second Street over Loves Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Loves Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street over Loves 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Loves Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Loves Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Second Street over Loves Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.