US Bridges

NC53 over Locks Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510128

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC53 over Locks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC53 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC53
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. NC24
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04759, -78.85201
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC53 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC53 over Locks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC53 over Locks Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC53 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC53 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.