US Bridges

Howie St. over Rone Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Anne Av. · Structure no. 000000001790593

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howie St. over Rone Branch is a steel culvert carrying Howie St. over Rone Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHowie St.
CrossesRone Branch
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Anne Av.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.91756, -80.74543
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Howie St. over Rone Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howie St. over Rone 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 Howie St. over Rone Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Howie St. over Rone Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Howie St. over Rone Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.