US Bridges

West Allen St. over Wash Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 25FT.E.JCT.ROSE Street · Structure no. 000000000890381

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Allen St. over Wash Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Allen St. over Wash Creek in Henderson 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Allen St.
CrossesWash Creek
Location25FT.E.JCT.ROSE Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31146, -82.46879
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Allen St. over Wash Creek built?

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

What condition is West Allen St. 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 St. over Wash Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Allen St. over Wash Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West Allen St. over Wash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.