US Bridges

NC108 over Mountain Creek

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Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1193 · Structure no. 000000001610038

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC108 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC108 over Mountain Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC108
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1193
RouteState Highway 108
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34277, -82.0102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC108 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC108 over Mountain 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does NC108 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC108 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC108 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.