NC115 over Fourth Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1553 · Structure no. 000000000970024
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC115 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC115 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC115 over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC115 over Fourth 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC115 over Fourth Creek carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC115 over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC115 over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.