Smith Street over Melchor Branch
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.N.Jct.Avondale Ave. · Structure no. 000000001670298
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Street over Melchor Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Smith Street over Melchor Branch in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Street over Melchor Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Street over Melchor Branch 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 Smith Street over Melchor Branch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Smith Street over Melchor Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Street over Melchor Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.