US Bridges

NC41 over Trent River

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. JCT.SR1322 · Structure no. 000000001030029

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Trent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC41 over Trent River in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNC41
CrossesTrent River
Location0.1 Mi.W. JCT.SR1322
RouteState Highway 41
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06512, -77.35124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 over Trent River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Trent River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Trent River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Trent River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.