US Bridges

NC902 over Harlands Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2163 · Structure no. 000000000370057

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC902 over Harlands Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC902 over Harlands Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC902
CrossesHarlands Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2163
RouteState Highway 902
Coordinates35.69194, -79.24408
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Harlands Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC902 over Harlands 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC902 over Harlands Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC902 over Harlands Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC902 over Harlands Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.