US Bridges

Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.CAROLINA Ave. · Structure no. 000000000970216

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch is a steel culvert carrying Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookdale Drive
CrossesFree Nancy Branch
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.CAROLINA Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80405, -80.87812
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch 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 Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Brookdale Drive over Free Nancy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.