NC168 over Cowells Creek
GoodCurrituck County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S of Jct. NC34 · Structure no. 000000000530002
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC168 over Cowells Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC168 over Cowells 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 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC168 over Cowells Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC168 over Cowells 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 Cowells Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC168 over Cowells Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns NC168 over Cowells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.