US Bridges

Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake

Fair

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range Y3 (sw) or (n) of M · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00BR08

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake in Hoke 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 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, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Road
CrossesSpillway Macarthur Lake
LocationRange Y3 (sw) or (n) of M
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18583, -79.26028
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Manchester Road over Spillway Macarthur Lake?

It is owned by the Army.