US Bridges

Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.US21 · Structure no. 000000000970177

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPump Station Road
CrossesFourth Creek
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.US21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81011, -80.87909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2012)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pump Station Road over Fourth 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 Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pump Station Road over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.