Allen Street over Scott Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.S.Jct.Municipal DR · Structure no. 000000000990152
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen Street over Scott Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Allen Street over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen Street over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allen Street over Scott Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Allen Street over Scott Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Allen Street over Scott Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Allen Street over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.