Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · .02 N.Jct.Glenview St. · Structure no. 000000001110166
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Claremont Avenue over Youngs Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.