US Bridges

NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001150007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek in Madison 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNC63
CrossesLittle Sandymush Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1103
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates35.70744, -82.77459
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC63 over Little Sandymush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC63 over Little Sandymush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.