Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.US21 · Structure no. 000000000970225
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Free Nancy Avenue 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 Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Free Nancy Avenue over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.