NC8 over Buck Island Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. N. Jct. NC89 · Structure no. 000000001690064
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Buck Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC8 over Buck Island Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 NC8 over Buck Island Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Buck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC8 over Buck Island Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Buck Island Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m).
Who owns NC8 over Buck Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.