US Bridges

Kingsley Drive over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1274 · Structure no. 000000001670066

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsley Drive over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingsley Drive over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKingsley Drive
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1274
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.35015, -80.21909
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1994)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsley Drive over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsley Drive over Long 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 Kingsley Drive over Long Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kingsley Drive over Long Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsley Drive over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.