NC205 over Richardson Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.11 Mi. S. Jct. SR1658 · Structure no. 000000001790079
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC205 over Richardson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC205 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC205 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC205 over Richardson 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 NC205 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC205 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC205 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.