US Bridges

NC207 over Bearskin Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001790475

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC207 over Bearskin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC207 over Bearskin Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC207
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 207
Coordinates34.99005, -80.54881
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC207 over Bearskin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC207 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC207 over Bearskin Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC207 over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC207 over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.