NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1525 · Structure no. 000000001490029
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC9 over S.Br.Little White Oak CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.