US Bridges

NC268 over King Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR2221 · Structure no. 000000001710109

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC268 over King Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC268 over King Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC268
CrossesKing Creek
Location.6 MI.W.JCT.SR2221
RouteState Highway 268
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33562, -80.69992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC268 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC268 over King 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC268 over King Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC268 over King Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC268 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.