US Bridges

NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000000610065

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC41 NC50
CrossesNortheast Cape Fear Rive
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC50
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.83061, -77.83208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive 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 Northeast Cape Fear Rive carry?

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

How long is NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 NC50 over Northeast Cape Fear Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.