US Bridges

NC49 over Stagg Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S JCT NC119 · Structure no. 000000000010132

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC49 over Stagg Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Stagg Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC49
CrossesStagg Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT NC119
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates36.19274, -79.26726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC49 over Stagg Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC49 over Stagg 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 Stagg Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC49 over Stagg Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC49 over Stagg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.