NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.S.Jct SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000390028
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC60 over S.Fork Raiper Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.