NC86 over Old Field Creek
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1730 · Structure no. 000000001350291
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC86 over Old Field Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC86 over Old Field 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC86 over Old Field Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC86 over Old Field 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC86 over Old Field Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC86 over Old Field Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC86 over Old Field Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.