US Bridges

NC41 over Limestone Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.27 MI S JCT SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000610076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 over Limestone Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.27 MI S JCT SR1700
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.94572, -77.74492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 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 over Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is NC41 over Limestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NC41 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.