NC86 over Lynch Creek
GoodCaswell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000330116
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC86 over Lynch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC86 over Lynch 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC86 over Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC86 over Lynch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC86 over Lynch Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC86 over Lynch Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC86 over Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.