Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek
PoorPosted for loadHalifax County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Glover St. · Structure no. 000000000830149
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie Street over Chockyotte Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.