NC49 over Great Alamance Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2320 · Structure no. 000000000010069
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 307 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Great Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Great Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NC49 over Great Alamance Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Great Alamance 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 NC49 over Great Alamance Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Great Alamance Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Great Alamance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.