US Bridges

Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.N.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001610130

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlotte Drive
CrossesLake Lure
Location0.8 MI.N.JCT.US64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42858, -82.19231
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1994)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure 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 Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Drive over Lake Lure?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.