NC54 over Back Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. E. Jct. I40 I85 · Structure no. 000000000010034
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54 over Back Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54 over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is NC54 over Back 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC54 over Back Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over Back Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns NC54 over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.