US Bridges

NC14 over Town Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1974 · Structure no. 000000001570077

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC14 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC14 over Town Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC14
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1974
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates36.44852, -79.71452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is NC14 over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC14 over Town Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC14 over Town Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NC14 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.