US Bridges

Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Hartford St. · Structure no. 000000000710183

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld West Lane
CrossesBlackwood Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Hartford St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23869, -81.21755
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1994)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old West Lane over Blackwood 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 Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Lane over Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.