US Bridges

Berry Street over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, North Carolina · .1MI.E.JCT.ANDREWS St. · Structure no. 000000001910102

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Street over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Berry 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBerry Street
CrossesLong Branch
Location.1MI.E.JCT.ANDREWS St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.36548, -77.9788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1980)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Street over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry 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 Berry Street over Long Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berry Street over Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Street over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.