NC208 over Big Laurel Creek
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.US25 70 · Structure no. 000000001150016
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC208 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC208 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC208 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC208 over Big Laurel 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 NC208 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC208 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC208 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.