Gidney Street over Hickory Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Jct.S.Dekalb St. · Structure no. 000000000450108
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gidney Street over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gidney Street over Hickory Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gidney Street over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gidney Street over Hickory 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Gidney Street over Hickory Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gidney Street over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Gidney Street over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.