NC55 over Stewart Creek
GoodHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000000850020
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Stewart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Stewart Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 97 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Stewart Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is NC55 over Stewart 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC55 over Stewart Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Stewart Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC55 over Stewart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.