NC18 over Yadkin River
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR2510 · Structure no. 000000001930053
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 464 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC18 over Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC18 over Yadkin River carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Yadkin River?
The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.