US Bridges

NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, North Carolina · National Forest Road · Structure no. 081103000003051

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 128
CrossesPettiford Creek
LocationNational Forest Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 128.2
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74789, -77.02187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 128 over Pettiford 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 128 over Pettiford Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.