NC55 over Branch Core Creek
GoodPosted for loadCraven County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1258 · Structure no. 000000000490037
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Branch Core Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC55 over Branch Core Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 102 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Branch Core Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is NC55 over Branch Core 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC55 over Branch Core Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Branch Core Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over Branch Core Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.