US Bridges

Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.US29BUS · Structure no. 000000001570186

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMoss Street
CrossesWolf Island Creek
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.US29BUS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.36908, -79.68347
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1981)
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 Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Moss Street over Wolf Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.