US Bridges

NC37 over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Gates County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. JCT.US158 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000730013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC37 over Bennetts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC37 over Bennetts Creek in Gates 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNC37
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. JCT.US158 Bus.
RouteState Highway 37
CountyGates County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39923, -76.75036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC37 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC37 over Bennetts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC37 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC37 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC37 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.