NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000090064
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC88 over Little Buffalo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC88 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.