US Bridges

Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. Maggie Ct · Structure no. 000000000570899

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRock Bridge Road
CrossesRich Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. Maggie Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.96997, -80.06757
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2001)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Bridge Road over Rich 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 Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Rock Bridge Road over Rich Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.