Hood Street over Falling Creek
FairRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Mcarthur Dr. · Structure no. 000000001530045
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hood Street over Falling Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hood Street over Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hood Street over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hood Street over Falling 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hood Street over Falling Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hood Street over Falling Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Hood Street over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.