NC209 over Rush Fork Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000870446
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC209 over Rush Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC209 over Rush Fork Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC209 over Rush Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC209 over Rush Fork 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does NC209 over Rush Fork Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC209 over Rush Fork Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC209 over Rush Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.