US Bridges

NC42 over Deep River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001510107

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC42
CrossesDeep River
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC22
RouteState Highway 42
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64109, -79.61961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC42 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 over Deep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC42 over Deep River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over Deep River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.