US Bridges

NC49 over South Hyco Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S. JCT.SR1173 · Structure no. 000000001450012

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC49 over South Hyco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC49 over South Hyco Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC49
CrossesSouth Hyco Creek
Location0.7 Mi.S. JCT.SR1173
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates36.26618, -79.14662
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC49 over South Hyco Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC49 over South Hyco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC49 over South Hyco Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC49 over South Hyco Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns NC49 over South Hyco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.