NC9 over Britten Creek
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · 1 MI.S.JCT.SR1159 · Structure no. 000000001490053
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over Britten Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC9 over Britten Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 over Britten Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 over Britten 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC9 over Britten Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over Britten Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).
Who owns NC9 over Britten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.