NC268 over Laytown Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · 15 FT.W.JCT.SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000270050
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC268 over Laytown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC268 over Laytown Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC268 over Laytown Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC268 over Laytown 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC268 over Laytown Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC268 over Laytown Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC268 over Laytown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.