US Bridges

NC903 over Quankey Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S JCT SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000830050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Quankey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Quankey Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC903
CrossesQuankey Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR1600
RouteState Highway 903
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35297, -77.64341
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC903 over Quankey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Quankey 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 NC903 over Quankey Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Quankey Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Quankey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.