US Bridges

Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001610129

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBoys Camp Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.6 MI.E.JCT.US64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43997, -82.22552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1996)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Boys Camp Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.