US Bridges

Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .05MI.W. Allen Creek Rd. · Structure no. 000000000870267

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHendrix Steet
CrossesAllen Creek
Location.05MI.W. Allen Creek Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.4642, -83.00383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendrix Steet over Allen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hendrix Steet over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.