US Bridges

NC904 over Toms Fork Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct SR1134 · Structure no. 000000000470066

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC904 over Toms Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC904 over Toms Fork Creek in Columbus 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC904
CrossesToms Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct SR1134
RouteState Highway 904
Coordinates34.09286, -78.77957
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC904 over Toms Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC904 over Toms Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC904 over Toms Fork Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC904 over Toms Fork Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC904 over Toms Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.