NC89 over Wood Fork Creek
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000001710071
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC89 over Wood Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC89 over Wood Fork Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC89 over Wood Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC89 over Wood Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC89 over Wood Fork Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC89 over Wood Fork Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC89 over Wood Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.