Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek
FairMoore County, North Carolina · Pu 405 789 · Structure no. DAPFORMAC0T8513
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Entrance Road over Drowning 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Main Entrance Road over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the Army.