NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2450 · Structure no. 000000000250130
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Ut to Big Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC49 over Ut to Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.