US Bridges

NC89 over Camp Branch

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001710063

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC89 over Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying NC89 over Camp Branch in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNC89
CrossesCamp Branch
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 89
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50848, -80.84469
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 NC89 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC89 over Camp Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC89 over Camp Branch carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC89 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NC89 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.