NC231 over Moccasin Creek
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI N JCT NC222 · Structure no. 000000001010047
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC231 over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC231 over Moccasin Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC231 over Moccasin Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC231 over Moccasin 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC231 over Moccasin Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC231 over Moccasin Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC231 over Moccasin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.