US Bridges

Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 400EAST of Fairfield Dr. · Structure no. 000000001790561

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Drive
CrossesUt to Goose Creek
Location400EAST of Fairfield Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12971, -80.62394
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive over Ut to Goose 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 Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Lake Drive over Ut to Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.