US Bridges

NC14 over Wolf Island Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · .03 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1987 · Structure no. 000000001570057

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC14 over Wolf Island Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC14 over Wolf Island Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC14
CrossesWolf Island Creek
Location.03 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1987
RouteState Highway 14
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39133, -79.66956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC14 over Wolf Island Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NC14 over Wolf Island 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC14 over Wolf Island Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC14 over Wolf Island Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC14 over Wolf Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.