US25 US70 over Brush Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001150041
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25 US70 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 US70 over Brush Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US25 US70 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US25 US70 over Brush 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 US70 over Brush Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US25 US70 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US25 US70 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.