US Bridges

S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. S. JCT Lakeview DR · Structure no. 000000001250087

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Lakeshore
CrossesThagard Lake
Location.1 Mi. S. JCT Lakeview DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.26674, -79.37818
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake 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 S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.Lakeshore over Thagard Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.