US Bridges

NC101 over Deep Branch

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI W JCT NC306 · Structure no. 000000000490042

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC101 over Deep Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC101 over Deep Branch in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesNC101
CrossesDeep Branch
Location1.4 MI W JCT NC306
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.874, -76.85682
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Deep Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC101 over Deep 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC101 over Deep Branch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC101 over Deep Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC101 over Deep Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.