Culvert Replacement

Project Update: May 11, 2026

The Beauty Street/South Toria Drive Culvert Replacement project, along with the Holland Drive Culvert Replacement project, has been submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety for submittal to Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant process. The city is currently waiting for confirmation that the projects have officially been submitted to FEMA by NC DPS.

Project Update: February 2, 2026

The City is resubmitting additional information to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety in support of the Hazard Mitigation Grant application through Federal Emergency Management Agency. The updated materials are due by February 3.

This step is part of the ongoing funding review process. Construction will be scheduled once grant decisions are finalized and a timeline is confirmed.

Project Update: January 2026

The final grant application for this project was submitted on Friday, December 12. Notification is pending on whether the grant will be awarded.

Construction of the Culvert Replacement Project is planned for the next fiscal year. Additional updates will be provided once funding decisions are announced and the construction schedule is finalized.

Culvert Replacement: S Toria Drive and Beauty Street

August 2025

Location: Beauty Street between Council Avenue and Stonecrest Drive, and S. Toria Drive between Council Avenue and Sharon Drive

Project Overview

The Culvert Replacements Project will upgrade stormwater infrastructure at two locations in Statesville. On Beauty Street, the existing 48-inch corrugated metal pipe will be replaced with two 9-foot-wide by 6-foot-high box culverts. On S. Toria Drive, the 72-inch corrugated metal pipe will be replaced with two 11-foot-wide by 8-foot-high box culverts.

These improvements will increase stormwater capacity, reduce flooding risks, and replace aging, undersized infrastructure.

Key Features

The project is designed so that it will not cause a rise in the base flood elevation in the mapped 100-year floodplain.
Residents should not see flooding over the roadway during large rain events after completion unless the storm is exceptionally severe.
The improvements will provide continued access for residents and emergency services during heavy rain events.
The project will protect the City’s infrastructure at these key creek crossings.

Project Timeline & Investment

Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Anticipated Completion: TBD
Estimated Cost: $1,984,702

Funding Sources

This project is funded through the City of Statesville, with possible support from a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP DR-4827) through the NC Department of Public Safety.

Potential Disruptions

Traffic will be reduced to one lane during construction at each culvert location.
Residents can expect noise from construction equipment during working hours.

Why This Project Matters

The Culvert Replacements Project will strengthen stormwater management and roadway safety on Beauty Street and S. Toria Drive. By replacing undersized and deteriorating pipes with larger, modern culverts, the project will reduce flooding risks, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure reliable access for residents and emergency services during storm events.