NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000510115
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 Little Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is NC59 over Little Rockfish 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 NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns NC59 over Little Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.