US Bridges

NC96 over Hatchers Run

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. of SR1608 · Structure no. 000000000770041

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC96 over Hatchers Run is a concrete culvert carrying NC96 over Hatchers Run in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC96
CrossesHatchers Run
Location0.4 Mi. N. of SR1608
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.26209, -78.58526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC96 over Hatchers Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC96 over Hatchers Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC96 over Hatchers Run carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC96 over Hatchers Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns NC96 over Hatchers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.