US Bridges

Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi.W.Jct.Peach St. · Structure no. 000000000450110

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Hill Drive 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Drive
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.15 Mi.W.Jct.Peach St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28924, -81.51954
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Forest Hill Drive over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.