NC80 over Brown Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .06 MI.N.JCT.SR1154 · Structure no. 000000001990049
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC80 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC80 over Brown Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC80 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC80 over Brown 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 2023.
How much traffic does NC80 over Brown Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC80 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC80 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.