US Bridges

Harold Street over Scott Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.W.Jct.Skyland Dr. · Structure no. 000000000990154

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harold Street over Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harold Street over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarold Street
CrossesScott Creek
Location.2 Mi.W.Jct.Skyland Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37953, -83.21523
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1984)
Projected traffic400 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 Harold Street over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harold Street over Scott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Harold Street over Scott Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harold Street over Scott Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harold Street over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.