NC61 over Big Alamance Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR3127 · Structure no. 000000000810075
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC61 over Big Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC61 over Big Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC61 over Big Alamance Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC61 over Big Alamance 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC61 over Big Alamance Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC61 over Big Alamance Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC61 over Big Alamance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.