US Bridges

Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.S.JCT. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001790537

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek in Union 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandon Oaks Pkwy
CrossesUt to Price Mill Creek
Location1.1MI.S.JCT. SR1009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04475, -80.66545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic6,000 (2011)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brandon Oaks Pkwy over Ut to Price Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.