NC18 over Hunting Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000230042
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 NC18 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is NC18 over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC18 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC18 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.