NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek
GoodSurry County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1150 · Structure no. 000000001710392
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 377 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC268 Ebl over Elkin 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC268 Ebl over Elkin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.