NC49 over Second Creek
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N. Jct. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001510012
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Second Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Second Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Second 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC49 over Second Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Second Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC49 over Second Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.