NC80 over Whiteoak Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct SR1156 · Structure no. 000000001990045
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC80 over Whiteoak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC80 over Whiteoak Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 NC80 over Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC80 over Whiteoak 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does NC80 over Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC80 over Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC80 over Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.