NC268 over Warrior Creek
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1114 · Structure no. 000000001930068
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 441 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC268 over Warrior Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC268 over Warrior Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC268 over Warrior Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is NC268 over Warrior Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does NC268 over Warrior Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC268 over Warrior Creek?
The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC268 over Warrior Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.