US Bridges

NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr.

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E. of JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000490033

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr. in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNC101
CrossesE. Prong Slocum Cr.
Location0.1MI.E. of JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr. 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 2025.

How much traffic does NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr. carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC101 over E. Prong Slocum Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.