US Bridges

Summer Rest Rd. over Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US74 76 · Structure no. 000000001290080

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Rest Rd. over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Summer Rest Rd. over Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSummer Rest Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US74 76
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22003, -77.81431
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Summer Rest Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Rest Rd. over Creek 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 Summer Rest Rd. over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Summer Rest Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Summer Rest Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.