US Bridges

Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · .4MI.N.JCT.STONY Point RD · Structure no. 000000000510407

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSkyes Pond Rd.
CrossesLake Williams Tributary
Location.4MI.N.JCT.STONY Point RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.02694, -79.07177
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 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 Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary 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 Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Skyes Pond Rd. over Lake Williams Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.