US Bridges

US25 US70 over Shut in Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.E JCT.SR1183 · Structure no. 000000001150130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 US70 over Shut in Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 US70 over Shut in Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 US70
CrossesShut in Creek
Location.05 Mi.E JCT.SR1183
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9057, -82.87311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US25 US70 over Shut in Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 US70 over Shut in 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 US25 US70 over Shut in Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US25 US70 over Shut in Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US25 US70 over Shut in Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.