Now Serving the NC Piedmont & Triangle

Professional-Quality Culvert & Drainage Inspections for All Infrastructure Owners

Protecting your infrastructure with the same inspection standards applied to public bridges — now available for golf courses, HOAs, parks, municipalities, and commercial properties across North Carolina.

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10+

Years of
Experience

NBIS

Bridge Inspection
Certified

Part 107

FAA Drone
Certified

100%

Photo-Documented
Reports

How It Works

Clear, Defensible Documentation in 4 Steps

From first contact to final report, we keep it simple and transparent.

Consultation

We review your site, structure inventory, and project goals. Free 15-minute phone consultation to determine scope.

Field Inspection

On-site assessment using traditional methods and drone imaging. We photograph and document every defect systematically.

Report Delivery

Full technical report plus a 2-page Report Card your board can understand. Delivered within 5 business days.

Annual Protection

Enroll in our annual inspection program for year-over-year tracking and updated maintenance planning at 60% of baseline cost.

Multi-barrel reinforced concrete box culvert with headwall and channel — typical structure inspected by CIA

10+

Years of
Experience

About CIA

The Inspection Expertise Your Infrastructure Deserves

Carolina Infrastructure Assessment is a specialized inspection firm founded by a professionally trained bridge inspector. We deliver professional-grade condition assessments to clients who have never had access to this level of technical documentation.

Unlike engineering firms with $5,000+ minimums, we focus exclusively on culvert and drainage inspections at price points that work for golf courses, HOAs, parks departments, and public agencies. Unlike contractors, we have no financial interest in repair outcomes — our reports are independent and defensible.

NBIS Certified

Fracture Critical

Ultrasonic I & II

FAA Part 107 Drone

Fully Insured

Professionally Trained

Our Services

Comprehensive Infrastructure Inspection

Every service includes photo documentation, condition ratings, and a prioritized maintenance matrix.

Reinforced concrete headwall on a corrugated metal pipe culvert

Culvert Inspections

Structural assessment of pipes, box culverts, arches, and specialty structures with professional-standard defect coding.

Corrosion, joint separation & deformation
Scour, undermining & sedimentation
Inlet/outlet condition evaluation
High-resolution photo documentation

Steel-truss pedestrian bridge over a campus pathway

Small Bridge Inspections

Condition assessment of non-NBIS structures including beams, decks, abutments, wingwalls, and channel conditions.

Professional defect coding
Settlement & cracking evaluation
Hydraulic concern identification
Prioritized maintenance recommendations

Aerial view of a waterway and drainage channel — typical drone documentation

Drone Imaging

FAA Part 107 certified aerial inspection for hard-to-access structures, site overviews, and documentation enhancement.

Aerial condition photography
Channel & waterway documentation
Access road & site overview
Integrated with inspection reports

What We Inspect

Inspection Capabilities in the Field

Examples of the culverts, drainage structures, small bridges, and stormwater assets we are prepared to inspect across North Carolina.

Triple-barrel reinforced concrete box culvert beneath a roadway

Culvert Inspection

Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts

We inspect reinforced concrete box culverts for joint separation, cracking, spalling, settlement, scour, sediment buildup, and inlet/outlet deterioration.

Typical Sites: Roadway crossings, golf courses, parks, and private communities

Steel pedestrian bridge spanning a campus walkway

Small Bridge Inspection

Small Bridges and Pedestrian Crossings

We assess small bridges, pedestrian crossings, decks, beams, railings, abutments, bearing areas, and visible structural defects.

Typical Sites: Campuses, parks, trails, HOAs, and commercial properties

Drone Documentation

Stormwater Channels and Outfalls

FAA Part 107 drone imaging helps document hard-to-access channels, drainage paths, outfalls, erosion areas, and site-wide waterway conditions.

Typical Sites: Parks, municipalities, greenways, and large properties

Concrete headwall on a corrugated metal pipe culvert system

Pipe and Headwall Assessment

CMP Pipes, Headwalls, and Wingwalls

We review corrugated metal pipes, headwalls, wingwalls, inlet protection, outlet protection, corrosion, deformation, and drainage performance indicators.

Typical Sites: Commercial campuses, HOAs, roadways, and stormwater systems

Roadway pavement showing multiple deflection points above a buried structure

Defect Documentation

Pavement Deflection and Drainage Concerns

We document visible surface distress above buried drainage structures and help identify conditions that may require further engineering review or repair planning.

Typical Sites: Parking lots, access roads, private roads, and community streets

Interior of a large concrete culvert during hands-on inspection

Baseline and Annual Programs

Baseline Inspections and Condition Tracking

We create baseline inspection records that property owners can use for maintenance planning, budgeting, and future year-over-year condition comparison.

Typical Sites: Golf courses, HOAs, parks, and public agencies

Starting a new inspection program? Request a quote — we’ll respond within 1 business day.

📋 Culvert Report Card — Sample C+

Culvert Barrels (4x) Fair — C

Headwalls Fair — C

Wingwalls Fair — C

Channel & Waterway Poor — D

Scour Fair — C

Deliverables

Reports Your Board Can Actually Understand

Every inspection includes a full technical report AND a 2-page Report Card designed for non-technical stakeholders. No engineering degree required to understand what needs fixing.

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Photo-Documented Defects

Every defect photographed, labeled, and located. No guesswork about what was found or where.

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A–F Condition Grades

Component-by-component grades that anyone can understand at a glance. Color-coded for instant clarity.

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Maintenance Priority Matrix

Immediate, Near-Term, and Long-Term action items so you know exactly what to fund and when.

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Year-Over-Year Tracking

Annual subscribers get comparison reports showing exactly how conditions have changed since baseline.

Who We Serve

Built for Every Infrastructure Owner

We serve clients who need professional-quality inspection documentation without bloated engineering budgets.

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Golf Courses

Cart path culverts, drainage crossings, bridge structures, and stormwater outfalls.

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HOAs & Communities

Common-area drainage infrastructure, stormwater ponds, and community culverts.

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Parks & Recreation

Trail culverts, access road crossings, parking area drainage, and greenway structures.

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Commercial Properties

Site drainage systems, parking lot infrastructure, and commercial stormwater assets.

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Let’s Protect Your Infrastructure

Fill out the form and we’ll respond within 1 business day with a custom quote and available inspection dates. No obligation.

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Fast TurnaroundMost inspections scheduled within 1–2 weeks

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Reports in 5 DaysFull report + Report Card delivered digitally

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Founder’s Discount20% off for first-time clients — limited spots

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