NC28 over Lakey Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1358 · Structure no. 000000001130090
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Lakey Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC28 over Lakey Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC28 over Lakey Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC28 over Lakey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC28 over Lakey Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Lakey Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC28 over Lakey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.