NC53 over Ellis Creek
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000170011
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC53 over Ellis Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Ellis Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Ellis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does NC53 over Ellis Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Ellis Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over Ellis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.