NC209 over Richland Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .07 MI.S.JCT.SR1371 · Structure no. 000000000870069
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC209 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC209 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC209 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC209 over Richland Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC209 over Richland Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC209 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns NC209 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.