US Bridges

Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Church St. · Structure no. 000000001550171

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2018
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch in Robeson 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell St(closed
CrossesPittman Mill Branch
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Church St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.49362, -79.11775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1991)
Projected traffic300 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 Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill 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 January 2018.

How much traffic does Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell St(closed over Pittman Mill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.