US Bridges

NC42 over US64

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1527 · Structure no. 000000000650333

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over US64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over US64 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC42
CrossesUS64
Location1.7 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1527
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.843, -77.40658
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC42 over US64 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 over US64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC42 over US64 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over US64?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.