US Bridges

NC55 over Core Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. JCT.SR1480 · Structure no. 000000000490049

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Core Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC55 over 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesCore Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. JCT.SR1480
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25329, -77.28676
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NC55 over 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 Core Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC55 over Core Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Core Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over Core Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.