NC218 over Goose Creek
GoodUnion County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2323 · Structure no. 000000001790029
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC218 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC218 over Goose Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC218 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC218 over Goose 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC218 over Goose Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC218 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC218 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.