US Bridges

Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.LAKESHORE Dr. · Structure no. 000000001250101

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam in Moore 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShamburger Trail
CrossesAberdeen Lake Dam
Location0.1MI.W.JCT.LAKESHORE Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13507, -79.42934
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam 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 Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Shamburger Trail over Aberdeen Lake Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.