US Bridges

Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W.Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000001470466

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArlington Blvd.
CrossesReedy Branch
Location0.2 Mi.W.Jct. NC11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.59243, -77.39939
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Arlington Blvd. over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.