US Bridges

Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .03 Mi.W.Jct.Windsor Dr. · Structure no. 000000000450109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMontrose Drive
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.03 Mi.W.Jct.Windsor Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.28497, -81.52434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Drive 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 Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Drive over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.