US Bridges

NC86 over North Hyco Creek

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1786 · Structure no. 000000000330040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC86 over North Hyco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC86 over North Hyco Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC86
CrossesNorth Hyco Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1786
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates36.31922, -79.22547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC86 over North Hyco Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC86 over North Hyco 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC86 over North Hyco Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC86 over North Hyco Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC86 over North Hyco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.