US Bridges

Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.NC105 · Structure no. 000000001890335

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Dr.
CrossesHodges Creek
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.NC105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20271, -81.67202
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wilson Dr. over Hodges Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.