US Bridges

E. Ryan Street over Town Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.OLD Concord R · Structure no. 000000001590140

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ryan Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E. Ryan Street over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE. Ryan Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.4MI.N.JCT.OLD Concord R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.6535, -80.478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E. Ryan Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Ryan Street over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E. Ryan Street over Town Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Ryan Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ryan Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.