US Bridges

Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Cool Spring St. · Structure no. 000000000510163

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHawley Lane
CrossesBlounts Creek
Location.1 Mi.E.Cool Spring St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.05312, -78.87114
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawley Lane over Blounts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hawley Lane over Blounts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.