Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000000970044
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilsons Ave. over Reeds 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wilsons Ave. over Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.