US Bridges

Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001050131

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinter Locken Dr.
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.46324, -79.21367
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1980)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Locken Dr. over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.