NC53 over Colly Creek
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. of Jct. NC210 · Structure no. 000000000170043
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Colly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC53 over Colly Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Colly Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Colly 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC53 over Colly Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Colly Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over Colly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.