NC28 over Brush Creek
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1133 · Structure no. 000000001730004
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC28 over Brush Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC28 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC28 over Brush 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC28 over Brush Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns NC28 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.