NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · 2 MI.N.JCT.SR1307 · Structure no. 000000001150109
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek 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 NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC208 over Little Laurel Creeek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.