US Bridges

NC62 over Deep River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.28 MI W JCT SR1137 · Structure no. 000000000810024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC62
CrossesDeep River
Location0.28 MI W JCT SR1137
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates35.91905, -79.8626
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 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 NC62 over Deep River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Deep River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC62 over Deep River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Deep River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC62 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.