US Bridges

NC56 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000690074

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC56 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC56 over Cypress Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC56
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1424
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07886, -78.20143
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC56 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC56 over Cypress Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC56 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC56 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC56 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.