US Bridges

NC69 over Blair Creek

Good

Clay County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1120 · Structure no. 000000000430008

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC69 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC69 over Blair Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC69
CrossesBlair Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1120
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.02775, -83.82608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 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 SystemYes

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 NC69 over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is NC69 over Blair 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC69 over Blair Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC69 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC69 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.