US Bridges

NC50 over Maxwell Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.S.Jct. SR1961 · Structure no. 000000000610060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 over Maxwell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC50 over Maxwell Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.6 Mi.S.Jct. SR1961
RouteState Highway 50
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.87797, -77.89355
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC50 over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 over Maxwell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC50 over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.