US Bridges

NC62 over Chocolate Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000810151

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Chocolate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC62 over Chocolate Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC62
CrossesChocolate Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates35.96875, -79.57373
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Chocolate Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Chocolate 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC62 over Chocolate Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Chocolate Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC62 over Chocolate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.