NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek
FairAlleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1145 · Structure no. 000000000050014
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC18 over Meadow Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.