US Bridges

NC22 over Nicks Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S JCT SR1838 · Structure no. 000000001250024

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC22 over Nicks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC22 over Nicks Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC22
CrossesNicks Creek
Location0.7 MI S JCT SR1838
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.25308, -79.41271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC22 over Nicks Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC22 over Nicks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC22 over Nicks Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC22 over Nicks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long.

Who owns NC22 over Nicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.