US Bridges

Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.N.Of Jct.W/Bethesd · Structure no. 000000000710453

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCypress Oak Lane
CrossesUt to Oak Lake
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of Jct.W/Bethesd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.23518, -81.10339
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2014)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake 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 Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Cypress Oak Lane over Ut to Oak Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.