US Bridges

NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT US117 · Structure no. 000000000610033

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT US117
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.74039, -77.98153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.