Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek
PoorPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · 389 Hornbuckle Creek Road · Structure no. 00000000000T026
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Tribal
- Indian Tribal Government
About this bridge
Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hornbuckle Creekrd over Hornbuckle Creek?
It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.