US Bridges

NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1312 · Structure no. 000000001150095

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC212 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC212
CrossesShelton Laurel Creek
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1312
RouteState Highway 212
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99864, -82.6502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC212 over Shelton Laurel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC212 over Shelton Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.