NC97 over Turkey Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI E. of JCT NC231 · Structure no. 000000001270031
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC97 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC97 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC97 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC97 over Turkey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC97 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC97 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC97 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.