NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000000230041
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over East Prong Hunting 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC18 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.