Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890340
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadowview Drive over Boone 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 Boone Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Meadowview Drive over Boone Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.