NC93 over Potato Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 200 FT.W.JCT.SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000050012
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC93 over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC93 over Potato Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC93 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC93 over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does NC93 over Potato Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC93 over Potato Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC93 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.