US Bridges

NC41 over Cypress Creek

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 9.0 Mi.East Jct. US258 · Structure no. 000000001030011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 over Cypress Creek in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesCypress Creek
Location9.0 Mi.East Jct. US258
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.01443, -77.48396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC41 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is NC41 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.