US Bridges

NC62 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1796 · Structure no. 000000000010071

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Stoney Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC62
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1796
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.15044, -79.41153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Stoney 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC62 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC62 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.