NC902 over Rocky River
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. Jct. SR2164 · Structure no. 000000000370028
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC902 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC902 over Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC902 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC902 over Rocky River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC902 over Rocky River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC902 over Rocky River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC902 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.