Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek
PoorGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Lakeview St. · Structure no. 000000000710062
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Ave. over Blackwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.