I26 Ramp over Horse Creek
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490231
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Ramp over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I26 Ramp over Horse Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 Ramp over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Ramp over Horse 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I26 Ramp over Horse Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I26 Ramp over Horse Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I26 Ramp over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.