NC89 over Big Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.NC66 · Structure no. 000000001690007
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC89 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC89 over Big Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 104 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC89 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is NC89 over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC89 over Big Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC89 over Big Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC89 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.