US Bridges

NC86 over Moon Creek

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000330060

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC86 over Moon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC86 over Moon 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC86
CrossesMoon Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300
RouteState Highway 86
CountyCaswell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.47708, -79.37871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC86 over Moon Creek built?

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

What condition is NC86 over Moon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC86 over Moon Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC86 over Moon Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC86 over Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.