Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 846 Wrights Creek Road · Structure no. 00000000000T024
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Tribal
- Indian Tribal Government
About this bridge
Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wrights Creek Road over Wrights 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Wrights Creek Road over Wrights Creek?
It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.