Caldwell Street over Highland Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E Jct.Chester St. · Structure no. 000000000710174
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caldwell Street over Highland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell Street over Highland Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caldwell Street over Highland Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caldwell Street over Highland 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Caldwell Street over Highland Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Caldwell Street over Highland Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Caldwell Street over Highland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.