NC9 over Walnut Creek
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1161 · Structure no. 000000001490091
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC9 over Walnut Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does NC9 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC9 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.