US Bridges

Clearwater DR over Stream

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.W.JCT.74BYP · Structure no. 000000001790603

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater DR over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Clearwater DR over Stream in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesClearwater DR
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI.W.JCT.74BYP
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.10861, -80.62917
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Clearwater DR over Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater DR over Stream 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 Clearwater DR over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Clearwater DR over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Clearwater DR over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.