US Bridges

NC45 over Wiccacon River

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI W. JCT NC561 · Structure no. 000000000910023

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 over Wiccacon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC45 over Wiccacon River in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC45
CrossesWiccacon River
Location1.9 MI W. JCT NC561
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.31881, -76.83117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 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 NC45 over Wiccacon River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 over Wiccacon River 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 NC45 over Wiccacon River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 over Wiccacon River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 over Wiccacon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.