US Bridges

Allen Drive over Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Trent Shore · Structure no. 000000000490255

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Drive over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Allen Drive over Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesAllen Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Trent Shore
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.07756, -77.06796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1997)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Allen Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Drive over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Drive over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allen Drive over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.