West Allen Street over Wash Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .01 W.Jct.S.Justice St. · Structure no. 000000000890243
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Allen Street over Wash Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Allen Street over Wash Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Allen Street over Wash Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Allen 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 West Allen Street over Wash Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Allen Street over Wash Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns West Allen Street over Wash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.