US Bridges

Daniels Street over Adkin Branch

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.E.Jct.Queen Street · Structure no. 000000001070085

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Street over Adkin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Daniels Street over Adkin Branch in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDaniels Street
CrossesAdkin Branch
Location0.2 Mi.E.Jct.Queen Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.27999, -77.57756
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Street over Adkin Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniels 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 Daniels Street over Adkin Branch carry?

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

How long is Daniels Street over Adkin Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Street over Adkin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.