NC261 over Fall Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000001210025
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC261 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC261 over Fall Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC261 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC261 over Fall 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC261 over Fall Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC261 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns NC261 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.