US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Charles Creek

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1164 · Structure no. 000000001390028

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Charles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverside Ave over Charles Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesCharles Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1164
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.29601, -76.21749
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (1999)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riverside Ave over Charles Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Ave over Charles 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over Charles Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Charles Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over Charles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.