Spring Street over Wash Creek
FairPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.S.Jct.W.Allen St. · Structure no. 000000000890242
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Wash Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Street over Wash Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Wash Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Wash Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Wash Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over Wash Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Wash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.