NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek
GoodStokes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1706 · Structure no. 000000001690050
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC8 NC89 over Flat Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.