US Bridges

NC88 over Brush Fork Creek

Fair

Ashe County, North Carolina · 15 FT.W.JCT.SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000090005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC88 over Brush Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC88 over Brush Fork Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesNC88
CrossesBrush Fork Creek
Location15 FT.W.JCT.SR1305
RouteState Highway 88
CountyAshe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.40821, -81.68506
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 NC88 over Brush Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC88 over Brush 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 NC88 over Brush Fork Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC88 over Brush Fork Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC88 over Brush Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.