NC105 over Valley Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1151 · Structure no. 000000001890378
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC105 over Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC105 over Valley Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC105 over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC105 over Valley 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC105 over Valley Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC105 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC105 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.