Best Street over Long Branch
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.HARRIS Street · Structure no. 000000001910099
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Best Street over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Best Street over Long Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Best Street over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Best Street over Long Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Best Street over Long Branch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Best Street over Long Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Best Street over Long Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.