NC54 over Cane Creek
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1101 · Structure no. 000000001350017
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC54 over Cane Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC54 over Cane 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC54 over Cane Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns NC54 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.