US Bridges

Lake Street over Buck Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Shore DR · Structure no. 000000001250217

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lake Street over Buck Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Shore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.4307, -79.5755
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (1990)
Projected traffic20 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 Lake Street over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Buck Creek 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 Lake Street over Buck Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lake Street over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.