NC49 over Blue Wing Creek
FairPerson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1509 · Structure no. 000000001450039
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Blue Wing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Blue Wing Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 NC49 over Blue Wing Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Blue Wing 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Blue Wing Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Blue Wing Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC49 over Blue Wing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.