US Bridges

Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. E. Jct. Anne Av. · Structure no. 000000001790594

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch is a steel culvert carrying Sharon Dr. 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesSharon Dr.
CrossesRone Branch
Location0.01 Mi. E. Jct. Anne Av.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.91609, -80.74643
Functional classRural 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 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 Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch built?

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

What condition is Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch 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 Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch carry?

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

How long is Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch?

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

Who owns Sharon Dr. over Rone Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.