NC8 over Wssb Rr.
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2243 · Structure no. 000000000570083
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Wssb Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC8 over Wssb Rr. in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Wssb Rr. built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Wssb Rr. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC8 over Wssb Rr. carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Wssb Rr.?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns NC8 over Wssb Rr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.