US Bridges

NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 3.2 MI.N.JCT.US258 · Structure no. 000000000830002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC125
CrossesTrib.Deep Creek
Location3.2 MI.N.JCT.US258
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates36.15729, -77.47283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 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 NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC125 over Trib.Deep 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC125 over Trib.Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.