NC49 over Little Alamance Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000010092
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Little Alamance Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC49 over Little Alamance Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 102 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 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Little Alamance Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is NC49 over Little 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Little Alamance Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Little Alamance Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Little Alamance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.