US Bridges

NC65 over Rock House Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. JCT.SR2145 · Structure no. 000000001570054

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC65 over Rock House Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC65 over Rock House Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC65
CrossesRock House Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E. JCT.SR2145
RouteState Highway 65
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39674, -79.78986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC65 over Rock House Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC65 over Rock House 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC65 over Rock House Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC65 over Rock House Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC65 over Rock House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.