NC48 over Roanoke River
PoorHalifax County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI N. of JCT US158 · Structure no. 000000000830051
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,122 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC48 over Roanoke River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC48 over Roanoke River in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,122 ft (341.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC48 over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC48 over Roanoke River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does NC48 over Roanoke River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC48 over Roanoke River?
The structure is 1,122 ft (341.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC48 over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.