US Bridges

NC67 over Sandyberry Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1403 · Structure no. 000000001970005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC67 over Sandyberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC67 over Sandyberry Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC67
CrossesSandyberry Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1403
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates36.24016, -80.83086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2021)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC67 over Sandyberry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is NC67 over Sandyberry Creek 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 NC67 over Sandyberry Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC67 over Sandyberry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC67 over Sandyberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.