US Bridges

Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · .05MI.W.JCT.DEVON Court · Structure no. 000000001290138

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinston Boulevard
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location.05MI.W.JCT.DEVON Court
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22298, -77.89477
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winston Boulevard 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 Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Winston Boulevard over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.