US Bridges

NC107 over Cope Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1449 · Structure no. 000000000990148

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC107 over Cope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC107 over Cope Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC107
CrossesCope Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1449
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates35.37059, -83.20439
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC107 over Cope Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC107 over Cope 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC107 over Cope Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC107 over Cope Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NC107 over Cope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.