US Bridges

NC41 over Musselshell Creek

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI W. JCT SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001030013

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Musselshell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 over Musselshell Creek in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesMusselshell Creek
Location1.1 MI W. JCT SR1002
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.08272, -77.34679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Musselshell Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Musselshell 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 Musselshell Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Musselshell Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Musselshell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.