NC49 over Adams Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2630 · Structure no. 000000000250097
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Adams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Adams Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Adams Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Adams Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Adams Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Adams Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC49 over Adams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.