NC53 over Harrisons Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2227 · Structure no. 000000000510251
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Harrisons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC53 over Harrisons Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Harrisons Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Harrisons 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC53 over Harrisons Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Harrisons Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC53 over Harrisons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.