Nc42 over Falls Creek

Fair Condition63 years old750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. Nc22
CarriesNc42
CrossesFalls Creek
Coordinates35.52886, -79.51343

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length105.0 ft (32 m)
Max Span34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area275.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic750 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000370015

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