Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek
FairPosted for loadDare County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000550070
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.