NC55 over Mosely Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 5.6 MI E. JCT NC11 · Structure no. 000000001070051
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Mosely Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over Mosely Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Mosely Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Mosely 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 NC55 over Mosely Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Mosely Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over Mosely Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.