US Bridges

NC268 over Yadkin River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1135 · Structure no. 000000001930050

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC268 over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC268 over Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNC268
CrossesYadkin River
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1135
RouteState Highway 268
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0856, -81.36654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC268 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is NC268 over Yadkin River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC268 over Yadkin River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC268 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NC268 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.