US Bridges

NC62 over Uwharrie River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. S. JCT.US311 · Structure no. 000000001510011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC62 over Uwharrie River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC62 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC62
CrossesUwharrie River
Location2.4 Mi. S. JCT.US311
RouteState Highway 62
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88231, -80.00193
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 NC62 over Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC62 over Uwharrie River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC62 over Uwharrie River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC62 over Uwharrie River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC62 over Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.