US Bridges

East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.E.Jct.S.Academy ST · Structure no. 000000001090059

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Water Street
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location.05 Mi.E.Jct.S.Academy ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.47151, -81.25415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1994)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway 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 East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Water Street over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.