NC62 over Gunn Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.S.JCT.I85 · Structure no. 000000000010026
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC62 over Gunn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Gunn Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC62 over Gunn Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC62 over Gunn 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC62 over Gunn Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC62 over Gunn Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC62 over Gunn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.