US Bridges

NC209 over Spring Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.SW.JCT.US25 70 · Structure no. 000000001150122

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC209 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC209 over Spring Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesNC209
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3 MI.SW.JCT.US25 70
RouteState Highway 209
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87994, -82.83617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 NC209 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC209 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC209 over Spring Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC209 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NC209 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.