Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.MASON St. · Structure no. 000000000510168
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ray Avenue over Big Cross 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ray Avenue 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 Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ray Avenue over Big Cross Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.