US Bridges

Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001670285

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRock Creek Park DR
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.1MI.W.JCT.US52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.33831, -80.19573
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Park DR over Rock 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 Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rock Creek Park DR over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.