US Bridges

Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.S.JCT.US29 70 · Structure no. 000000000570302

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbertson Rd.
CrossesHunts Fork Creek
Location0.4MI.S.JCT.US29 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.905, -80.0545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork 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 Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Albertson Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.