NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek
GoodBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR1152 · Structure no. 000000000190072
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC179 over Sauce Pan 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC179 over Sauce Pan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.