NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000001150015
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.