US Bridges

NC186 over Cypress Creek

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT SR1367 · Structure no. 000000001310054

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC186 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC186 over Cypress Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNC186
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT SR1367
RouteState Highway 186
Coordinates36.536, -77.33788
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 NC186 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC186 over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC186 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC186 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC186 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.