US Bridges

NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2745 · Structure no. 000000000570071

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC109
CrossesBr. of Brier Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2745
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.77942, -80.09571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC109 over Br. of Brier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC109 over Br. of Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.