NC123 over Contentnea Creek
GoodGreene County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1400 · Structure no. 000000000790023
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC123 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC123 over Contentnea Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC123 over Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC123 over Contentnea 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does NC123 over Contentnea Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC123 over Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC123 over Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.