US Bridges

Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.TRINITY St. · Structure no. 000000000570462

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMason Way
CrossesN. Hamby Creek
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.TRINITY St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.88429, -80.06007
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 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 Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Way over N. Hamby 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 Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Way over N. Hamby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.