US Bridges

Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.BAYVIEW Dr. · Structure no. 000000000510181

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winterlochen Drive 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinterlochen Drive
CrossesBranson Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.BAYVIEW Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.04969, -78.91298
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1980)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek built?

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

What condition is Winterlochen Drive over Branson 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 Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Winterlochen Drive over Branson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.