NC280 over Turkey Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1361 · Structure no. 000000001750042
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC280 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC280 over Turkey Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC280 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC280 over Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC280 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC280 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC280 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.