US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch

FairPosted for load

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.E.Jct.Queen St. · Structure no. 000000001070084

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesAdkin Branch
Location1.2 Mi.E.Jct.Queen St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.25368, -77.56003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1980)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Adkin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.