NC181 over Upper Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1264 · Structure no. 000000000230109
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC181 over Upper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC181 over Upper Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 NC181 over Upper Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC181 over Upper 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 NC181 over Upper Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC181 over Upper Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC181 over Upper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.