NC86 over Bolin Creek
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. US15 · Structure no. 000000001350015
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC86 over Bolin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC86 over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 83 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 NC86 over Bolin Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is NC86 over Bolin 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC86 over Bolin Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC86 over Bolin Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).
Who owns NC86 over Bolin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.