US Bridges

Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Mountain St. · Structure no. 000000001590342

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlenn Avenue
CrossesBakers Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Mountain St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.50971, -80.63671
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (1991)
Projected traffic2,600 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 Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn Avenue over Bakers 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 Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glenn Avenue over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.