NC86 over New Hope Creek
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1203 · Structure no. 000000001350037
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC86 over New Hope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC86 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC86 over New Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC86 over New Hope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NC86 over New Hope Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC86 over New Hope Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NC86 over New Hope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.