NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 1 MI.E.JCT.SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000270044
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC268 over Ut to 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC268 over Ut to Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.