US Bridges

Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek

FairPosted for load

Watauga County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890339

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowview Drive
CrossesWinkler Creek
Location0.05 MI.S.JCT.US321
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20132, -81.66459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowview Drive over Winkler 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 Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowview Drive over Winkler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.