US Bridges

NC110 over Garden Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1903 · Structure no. 000000000870037

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC110 over Garden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC110 over Garden Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC110
CrossesGarden Creek
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1903
RouteState Highway 110
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50984, -82.85061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC110 over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC110 over Garden 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC110 over Garden Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC110 over Garden Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC110 over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.