Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1702 · Structure no. 000000001590023
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wilkesboro RD over Grants Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.