US Bridges

NC62 over Big Alamance Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1146 · Structure no. 000000000010012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Big Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Big Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC62
CrossesBig Alamance Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1146
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.04017, -79.48745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC62 over Big Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Big Alamance 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 NC62 over Big Alamance Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Big Alamance Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC62 over Big Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.