US Bridges

Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .7 Mi.S.Dixie Highway · Structure no. 000000000450448

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLeander Street
CrossesUt to First Broad River
Location.7 Mi.S.Dixie Highway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.2761, -81.55867
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River 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 Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Leander Street over Ut to First Broad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.