Private Drive
Carrying Private Drive over CROOKED CRK & PRIVATE DR
1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1234, McDowell, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Private Drive
The Private Drive bridge in McDowell, North Carolina carries Private Drive over CROOKED CRK & PRIVATE DR. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Private Drive compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001110102
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Private Drive 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 Private Drive against other structures in McDowell 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 Private Drive?
Private Drive in McDowell, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Private Drive inspected?
Private Drive'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Private Drive is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Private Drive?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Private Drive.
Who is responsible for maintaining Private Drive?
Ownership is not specified for Private Drive in the NBI.
How old is Private Drive and does age affect safety?
Private Drive was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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