NC59 over Rockfish Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.05MI. N. of Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000510068
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC59 over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC59 over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC59 over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC59 over Rockfish 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC59 over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC59 over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns NC59 over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.