Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek
PoorClosed to trafficScotland County, North Carolina · .2MI E.Jct.N.Caledona Rd. · Structure no. 000000001650081
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2020
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2020.
How much traffic does Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.