US Bridges

NC145 over Island Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1842 · Structure no. 000000000070330

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC145 over Island Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC145 over Island Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNC145
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1842
RouteState Highway 145
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9316, -79.89515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC145 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC145 over Island 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC145 over Island Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC145 over Island Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC145 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.