US Bridges

NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.NC403 · Structure no. 000000000610469

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50
CrossesBranch Goshin Swamp
Location0.5MI.N.JCT.NC403
RouteState Highway 50
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12328, -78.15206
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 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 NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC50 over Branch Goshin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.