US Bridges

NC168 over Buckskin Creek

Good

Currituck County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. of Jct.Nc 34 · Structure no. 000000000530001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC168 over Buckskin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC168 over Buckskin Creek in Currituck 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC168
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location0.4 Mi.S. of Jct.Nc 34
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates36.45326, -76.06921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC168 over Buckskin Creek built?

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

What condition is NC168 over Buckskin 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC168 over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC168 over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NC168 over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.