US Bridges

NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr.

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S.JCT.US158 · Structure no. 000000000830038

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr. in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC48
CrossesTrib.Of Chockoyotte Cr.
Location0.3MI.S.JCT.US158
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates36.43621, -77.66876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr. 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 NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr. carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC48 over Trib.Of Chockoyotte Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.