US Bridges

NC902 over Sandy Branch

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2128 · Structure no. 000000000370020

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC902 over Sandy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC902 over Sandy Branch in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC902
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2128
RouteState Highway 902
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62083, -79.38013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,800 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 NC902 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC902 over Sandy Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does NC902 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC902 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC902 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.