US Bridges

NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri

Poor

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi.S. of JCT.NC308 · Structure no. 000000000150007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,841 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 5,841 ft (1,780.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNC45 NC308
CrossesRoanoke;middle;cashie Ri
Location1.5 Mi.S. of JCT.NC308
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.91413, -76.72182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+92 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,841 ft (1,780.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri?

The structure is 5,841 ft (1,780.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 NC308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.