NC55 over Mccoy Branch
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E.Jct. SR1445 · Structure no. 000000000490051
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Mccoy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Mccoy Branch in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Mccoy Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Mccoy Branch 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 Mccoy Branch carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Mccoy Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC55 over Mccoy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.