US Bridges

Arlington Street over Town Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.W.Jct.Innes St. · Structure no. 000000001590415

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Street over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesArlington Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location.2 Mi.W.Jct.Innes St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.65826, -80.46386
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Arlington Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington 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 Arlington Street over Town Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.