NC88 over Rock Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 15 FT.W.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000090018
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC88 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC88 over Rock Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC88 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC88 over Rock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC88 over Rock Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC88 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns NC88 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.