US Bridges

NC8 over Lick Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000570031

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC8 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC8 over Lick Creek in Davidson 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC8
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates35.61304, -80.17332
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 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 NC8 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is NC8 over Lick 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC8 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC8 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC8 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.