US Bridges

Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W.Jct.Karla Dr. · Structure no. 000000001510521

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek in Randolph 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNewbern Avenue
CrossesVestal Creek
Location0.1 Mi.W.Jct.Karla Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67649, -79.7943
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbern Avenue over Vestal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns Newbern Avenue over Vestal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.