US Bridges

Winslow Street over Blounts Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Blount St. · Structure no. 000000000510175

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winslow Street over Blounts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winslow Street over Blounts Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinslow Street
CrossesBlounts Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S.Jct.Blount St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.04431, -78.89014
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winslow Street over Blounts Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winslow Street over Blounts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Winslow Street over Blounts Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winslow Street over Blounts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Winslow Street over Blounts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.