E. Harris Street over Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, North Carolina · 150W.JCT.S.MADISON St. · Structure no. 000000001910100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Harris Street over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E. Harris Street over Long Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 E. Harris Street over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Harris Street over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does E. Harris Street over Long Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E. Harris Street over Long Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns E. Harris Street over Long Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.