NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.NC212 · Structure no. 000000001150033
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC208 over Shelton Laurel 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 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.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC208 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 NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC208 over Shelton Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.