US Bridges

N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch

FairPosted for load

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC211 · Structure no. 000000001550177

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN. Walnut Street
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC211
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.64118, -79.00412
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 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 N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Walnut Street over Meadow 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch carry?

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

How long is N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N. Walnut Street over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.