NC561 over Chinkapin Creek
FairHertford County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi.W. of JCT.NC45 · Structure no. 000000000910026
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Chinkapin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC561 over Chinkapin Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 NC561 over Chinkapin Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Chinkapin 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC561 over Chinkapin Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Chinkapin Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC561 over Chinkapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.