9901 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US23 · Structure no. 000000001150552
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
9901 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9901 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9901 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9901 over Big Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 9901 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 9901 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 9901 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.