NC218 over Crooked Creek
FairPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001790058
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC218 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC218 over Crooked Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC218 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC218 over Crooked 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC218 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC218 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC218 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.