Slocum RD over Slocum Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 1 KM W of Roosevelt Blvd · Structure no. 2NC4062
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 754 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Slocum RD over Slocum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slocum RD over Slocum Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slocum RD over Slocum Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slocum RD over Slocum 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Slocum RD over Slocum Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Slocum RD over Slocum Creek?
The structure is 754 ft (229.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Slocum RD over Slocum Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.