NC200 over Stewarts Creek
PoorUnion County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1621 · Structure no. 000000001790053
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC200 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete slab carrying NC200 over Stewarts 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 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC200 over Stewarts Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is NC200 over Stewarts 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC200 over Stewarts Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC200 over Stewarts Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC200 over Stewarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.