US Bridges

Top Flight Drive over Creak

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. Aisle Pl. · Structure no. 000000001790598

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
217 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Top Flight Drive over Creak is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Top Flight Drive over Creak 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTop Flight Drive
CrossesCreak
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. Aisle Pl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09427, -80.6085
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Top Flight Drive over Creak built?

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

What condition is Top Flight Drive over Creak 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 Top Flight Drive over Creak carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Top Flight Drive over Creak?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Top Flight Drive over Creak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.