US Bridges

NC200 over Bearskin Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001790024

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC200 over Bearskin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying NC200 over Bearskin Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 105 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC200
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006
RouteState Highway 200
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99628, -80.52297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2019)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC200 over Bearskin Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is NC200 over Bearskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does NC200 over Bearskin Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC200 over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC200 over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.