US Bridges

NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1964 · Structure no. 000000000610061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNC41 NC50
CrossesNE Cape Fear River Ovrfl
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1964
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.82781, -77.83673
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl 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 NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl carry?

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

How long is NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC41 NC50 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.