NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 2.9 Mi. W. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000000370014
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 76 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is NC902 over East Prong Bear 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 NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NC902 over East Prong Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.