US Bridges

NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw.

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 2.6 MI E. of JCT NC11 · Structure no. 000000001070034

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw. is a concrete tee beam carrying NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw. in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesNeuse River Ovrflw.
Location2.6 MI E. of JCT NC11
RouteState Highway 55
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29463, -77.49344
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw. carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.