US Bridges

White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E.Jct.Shearers Rd. · Structure no. 000000000970534

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oaks Rd.
CrossesUt to Dye Creek
Location0.3 Mi.E.Jct.Shearers Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55573, -80.80577
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye 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 White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns White Oaks Rd. over Ut to Dye Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.