NC231 over Turkey Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.NC97 · Structure no. 000000001270032
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC231 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC231 over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC231 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC231 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does NC231 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC231 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC231 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.