US Bridges

W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct.Oakwood St. · Structure no. 000000000710421

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Davidson Ave.
CrossesKaylor Branch
Location.1 Mi.E.Jct.Oakwood St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27367, -81.20175
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch 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 W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W. Davidson Ave. over Kaylor Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.