US Bridges

North Flint Street over Walker Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1405 · Structure no. 000000001090052

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Flint Street over Walker Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Flint Street over Walker Branch in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Flint Street
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1405
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.48521, -81.25175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2000)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 North Flint Street over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Flint Street over Walker 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 North Flint Street over Walker Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Flint Street over Walker Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Flint Street over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.