US Bridges

NC905 over Seven Creeks

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N.Jct. SR1172 · Structure no. 000000000470048

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC905 over Seven Creeks is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC905 over Seven Creeks in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC905
CrossesSeven Creeks
Location0.4 Mi.N.Jct. SR1172
RouteState Highway 905
Coordinates34.04901, -78.63513
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC905 over Seven Creeks built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC905 over Seven Creeks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC905 over Seven Creeks carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC905 over Seven Creeks?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC905 over Seven Creeks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.