US Bridges

NC10 over Hagan Fork

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1808 · Structure no. 000000000350109

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC10 over Hagan Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC10 over Hagan Fork in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC10
CrossesHagan Fork
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1808
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67706, -81.13435
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC10 over Hagan Fork built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC10 over Hagan Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC10 over Hagan Fork carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC10 over Hagan Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC10 over Hagan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.