US Bridges

NC214 over Big Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1757 · Structure no. 000000000470068

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC214 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC214 over Big Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC214
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1757
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates34.32199, -78.46831
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 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 NC214 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC214 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC214 over Big Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC214 over Big Creek?

The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC214 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.