NC28 over Panther Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1232 · Structure no. 000000000750002
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC28 over Panther Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC28 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC28 over Panther 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC28 over Panther Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns NC28 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.