US Bridges

NC45 over Cashoke Creek

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.N.Jct NC308 · Structure no. 000000000150058

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 over Cashoke Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC45 over Cashoke Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC45
CrossesCashoke Creek
Location0.05 Mi.N.Jct NC308
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.93849, -76.74324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC45 over Cashoke Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NC45 over Cashoke 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC45 over Cashoke Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 over Cashoke Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 over Cashoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.