US Bridges

NC50 over Cypress Creek

Poor

Duplin County, North Carolina · 2.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC41 · Structure no. 000000000610039

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 over Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC50 over Cypress Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC41
RouteState Highway 50
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.80295, -77.78333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC50 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC50 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC50 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.