US Bridges

NC182 over Indian Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1167 · Structure no. 000000001090007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC182 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC182 over Indian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC182
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1167
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates35.44166, -81.37865
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC182 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC182 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC182 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC182 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC182 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.