FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEISS AVENUE

Carrying WEISS AVENUE over BRANSON CREEK

0.1 MI.N.JCT.US401 BUS., Cumberland, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEISS AVENUE

The WEISS AVENUE bridge in Cumberland, North Carolina carries WEISS AVENUE over BRANSON CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WEISS AVENUE compares

▼ 27.0
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of North Carolina bridges
348
Bridges in Cumberland · 3 in Poor condition
WEISS AVENUE 17.2 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.6 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000510167

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEISS AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WEISS AVENUE against other structures in Cumberland and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WEISS AVENUE?

WEISS AVENUE in Cumberland, North Carolina has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEISS AVENUE inspected?

WEISS AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEISS AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEISS AVENUE?

WEISS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEISS AVENUE?

WEISS AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEISS AVENUE and does age affect safety?

WEISS AVENUE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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