US Bridges

Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.03 MI N JCT Hawley LN · Structure no. 000000000510164

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 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).

CarriesCool Spring ST
CrossesBig Cross Creek
Location0.03 MI N JCT Hawley LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.05282, -78.87367
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic500 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 Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Cool Spring ST over Big Cross 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 Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cool Spring ST over Big Cross 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 Cool Spring ST over Big Cross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.