NC88 over Rich Hill Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 15 FT.W.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000090034
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC88 over Rich Hill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC88 over Rich Hill Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 NC88 over Rich Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC88 over Rich Hill 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 Rich Hill Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC88 over Rich Hill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC88 over Rich Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.