NC8 over Trick-Um Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1920 · Structure no. 000000000670128
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Trick-Um Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC8 over Trick-Um Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Trick-Um Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Trick-Um Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC8 over Trick-Um Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Trick-Um Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC8 over Trick-Um Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.