US Bridges

US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC213 · Structure no. 000000001150025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 70
CrossesSR1198 Hayes Run Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC213
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80261, -82.65799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US25 70 over SR1198 Hayes Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.