US Bridges

NC162 over Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. SR1141 · Structure no. 000000000510351

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC162 over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC162 over Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC162
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 Mi. W. SR1141
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates35.0359, -78.9863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC162 over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC162 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC162 over Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC162 over Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns NC162 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.