NC561 over Little Fishing Creek
GoodHalifax County, North Carolina · 0.1MI E JCT SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000830029
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC561 over Little Fishing Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Little Fishing 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC561 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC561 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.