US Bridges

Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib.

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000001790562

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib. in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington Drive
CrossesUt to Twelve MI Crk Rib.
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.95033, -80.76631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 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 Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib. 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 Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib. carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib.?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington Drive over Ut to Twelve MI Crk Rib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.