US Bridges

NC268 over Cody Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR2221 · Structure no. 000000001710112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC268 over Cody Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC268 over Cody Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC268
CrossesCody Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2221
RouteState Highway 268
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33798, -80.69294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC268 over Cody Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC268 over Cody 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC268 over Cody Creek carry?

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

How long is NC268 over Cody Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC268 over Cody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.