NC97 over Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W JCT SR1500 · Structure no. 000000000650103
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC97 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC97 over Fishing Creek in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC97 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC97 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does NC97 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC97 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC97 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.