NC18 over Ball Alley Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1984 · Structure no. 000000000230039
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Ball Alley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over Ball Alley Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 NC18 over Ball Alley Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Ball Alley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC18 over Ball Alley Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Ball Alley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC18 over Ball Alley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.