NC8 over Leak Fork Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000670546
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Leak Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC8 over Leak Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Leak Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Leak Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC8 over Leak Fork Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Leak Fork Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC8 over Leak Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.