US Bridges

NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .04 MI.S.JCT.SR1175 · Structure no. 000000001150084

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesNC209
CrossesMeadow Fork Creek
Location.04 MI.S.JCT.SR1175
RouteState Highway 209
Coordinates35.83072, -82.86189
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Meadow Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC209 over Meadow Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC209 over Meadow Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.