US Bridges

NC209 over Spring Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC63 · Structure no. 000000001150030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC209 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC209 over Spring Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesNC209
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.NC63
RouteState Highway 209
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75261, -82.87001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 NC209 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC209 over Spring 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does NC209 over Spring Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC209 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC209 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.