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

DOT-Quality Culvert & Drainage Inspections for Private Clients

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

10+
Years NCDOT
Experience
NBIS
Bridge Inspection
Certified
Part 107
FAA Drone
Certified
100%
Photo-Documented
Reports
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.

B1 B2 B3 Defect Identified RC Box Culvert Centerline TRIPLE 10' x 10' RCBC — INSPECTION DIAGRAM
10+
Years NCDOT
Experience
The Inspection Expertise Your Infrastructure Deserves

Carolina Infrastructure Assessment is a specialized inspection firm founded by an NCDOT-experienced bridge inspector. We deliver DOT-grade condition assessments to private 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, and parks departments. 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
NCDOT
Comprehensive Infrastructure Inspection
Every service includes photo documentation, condition ratings, and a prioritized maintenance matrix.

Culvert Inspections

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

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

Small Bridge Inspections

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

  • DOT-style defect coding
  • Settlement & cracking evaluation
  • Hydraulic concern identification
  • Prioritized maintenance recommendations

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
📋 Culvert Report Card — Sample C+
Culvert Barrels (4x) Fair — C
Headwalls Fair — C
Wingwalls Fair — C
Channel & Waterway Poor — D
Scour Fair — C
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.

Built for Private Infrastructure Owners

We serve clients who need DOT-quality inspection documentation without DOT-level budgets.

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

Not sure if you're in our coverage area? Just call:

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.

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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