US Bridges

NC751 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.N.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000370013

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC751 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC751 over White Oak Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC751
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.9 MI.N.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 751
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75478, -78.95938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC751 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC751 over White Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC751 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC751 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NC751 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.