US Bridges

NC561 over Ahoskie Creek

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E.Jct. SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000910018

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC561 over Ahoskie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC561 over Ahoskie Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC561
CrossesAhoskie Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E.Jct. SR1424
RouteState Highway 561
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27461, -76.90175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC561 over Ahoskie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC561 over Ahoskie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC561 over Ahoskie Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC561 over Ahoskie Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC561 over Ahoskie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.