US Bridges

Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.NC59 · Structure no. 000000000510162

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeview Rd.
CrossesHope Mills Lake Spillway
Location0.1MI.E.JCT.NC59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.97221, -78.94522
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Rd. over Hope Mills Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.