NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001070053
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow 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 NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns NC11/55 over Neuse River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.