US Bridges

NC200 over Bearskin Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001790532

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC200 over Bearskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC200 over Bearskin Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC200
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1162
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates34.99319, -80.57705
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC200 over Bearskin Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC200 over Bearskin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC200 over Bearskin Creek carry?

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

How long is NC200 over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC200 over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.