NC55 over Snake Hole Branch
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI E JCT SR1271 · Structure no. 000000000490004
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Snake Hole Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Snake Hole Branch in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Snake Hole Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Snake Hole Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC55 over Snake Hole Branch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Snake Hole Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC55 over Snake Hole Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.