NC268 over Yadkin River
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000000270007
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC268 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC268 over Yadkin River in Caldwell 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 NC268 over Yadkin River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC268 over Yadkin River 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does NC268 over Yadkin River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC268 over Yadkin River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns NC268 over Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.