Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek
FairPosted for loadCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.US401 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000510167
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weiss Avenue over Branson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weiss Avenue over Branson 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 Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Weiss Avenue over Branson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.