NC18 over Little Warrior Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001930756
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Little Warrior Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC18 over Little Warrior Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 NC18 over Little Warrior Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Little Warrior 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 NC18 over Little Warrior Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Little Warrior Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC18 over Little Warrior Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.