NBIS Certified • Fracture Critical • FAA Part 107 Drone (336) 653-1866
Now Serving the NC Piedmont & Triangle

Professional-Quality Bridge & Culvert Inspections for All Infrastructure Owners

NBIS-level inspection standards for the structures that fall outside the federal program — 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.
1

Consultation

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

2

Field Inspection

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

3

Report Delivery

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

4

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 bridge and culvert 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.
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
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
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 bridges, culverts, drainage structures, and stormwater assets we are prepared to inspect across North Carolina.

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
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
Aerial view of a stormwater channel — drone documentation
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

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.

Proudly Serving North Carolina

Based in the Piedmont Triad, serving the Triangle, Charlotte Metro, and beyond.

Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point Durham Raleigh Chapel Hill Burlington Kernersville Cary Asheboro Salisbury Concord

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(336) 653-1866
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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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