US Bridges

NC62 over Burkes Creek

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1751 · Structure no. 000000000330051

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Burkes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC62 over Burkes Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC62
CrossesBurkes Creek
Location1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1751
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCaswell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.32192, -79.34995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC62 over Burkes Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Burkes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC62 over Burkes Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Burkes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns NC62 over Burkes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.