NC42 over Ahoskie Creek
GoodHertford County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT Nc 561 · Structure no. 000000000910033
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Ahoskie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Ahoskie Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 over Ahoskie Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 over Ahoskie 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC42 over Ahoskie Creek carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Ahoskie Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Ahoskie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.