Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · .04MI.E.JCT.CLEARWATER Lk · Structure no. 000000000710262
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cherry Street over Ut to Fites 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Street over Ut to Fites 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Cherry Street over Ut to Fites Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.