US Bridges

Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · .1MI.S.JCT.HOFFMAN Road · Structure no. 000000000710442

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeonard Drive
CrossesUt to Catawba Creek
Location.1MI.S.JCT.HOFFMAN Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22868, -81.12569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba 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 Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Leonard Drive over Ut to Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.