NC62 over Polecat Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR3433 · Structure no. 000000000810072
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC62 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC62 over Polecat Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC62 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC62 over Polecat 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC62 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC62 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC62 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.