Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.20th.ST. · Structure no. 000000001290039
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill 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 Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Chestnut St. over Burnt Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.