NC168 over Shingle Landing Creek
GoodCurrituck County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1228 · Structure no. 000000000530014
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC168 over Shingle Landing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC168 over Shingle Landing Creek in Currituck County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shingle Landing Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC168 over Shingle Landing 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 Shingle Landing Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC168 over Shingle Landing Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns NC168 over Shingle Landing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.