NC42 over Big Pocket Creek
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000001050022
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Big Pocket Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Big Pocket Creek in Lee 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 over Big Pocket Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 over Big Pocket 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 2021.
How much traffic does NC42 over Big Pocket Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Big Pocket Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Big Pocket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.