US Bridges

Caswell Street over Adkin Branch

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 150 W.Jct.Cypress St. · Structure no. 000000001070080

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caswell Street over Adkin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Caswell Street over Adkin Branch in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCaswell Street
CrossesAdkin Branch
Location150 W.Jct.Cypress St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.26011, -77.56611
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1991)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Caswell Street over Adkin Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caswell Street over Adkin Branch 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 Caswell Street over Adkin Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Caswell Street over Adkin Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Caswell Street over Adkin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.