US Bridges

Shop Drive over Youngs Fork

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .05MI.S.JCT.RUTHERFORD RD · Structure no. 000000001110376

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shop Drive over Youngs Fork is a steel culvert carrying Shop Drive over Youngs Fork in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShop Drive
CrossesYoungs Fork
Location.05MI.S.JCT.RUTHERFORD RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67523, -81.99676
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Shop Drive over Youngs Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shop Drive over Youngs Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shop Drive over Youngs Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Shop Drive over Youngs Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shop Drive over Youngs Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.