NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow
GoodGates County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E JCT SR1114 · Structure no. 000000000730012
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC137 over Cole Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.