NC50 over Middle Creek
GoodJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR1524 · Structure no. 000000001010092
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC50 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC50 over Middle Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC50 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC50 over Middle 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 2025.
How much traffic does NC50 over Middle Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC50 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC50 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.