NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR3401 · Structure no. 000000000810818
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC62 over Branch of Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.