US Bridges

Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. Jct. S. 2nd St. · Structure no. 000000001670056

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAquadale Rd.
CrossesPoplin Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W. Jct. S. 2nd St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.34156, -80.19832
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (1994)
Projected traffic5,400 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 Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aquadale Rd. over Poplin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aquadale Rd. over Poplin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.