US Bridges

NC11/NC55 over Neuse River

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · .1 M. W. Jct. US258 Bus · Structure no. 000000001070064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11/NC55 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11/NC55 over Neuse River 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11/NC55
CrossesNeuse River
Location.1 M. W. Jct. US258 Bus
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25887, -77.58351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2021)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC11/NC55 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11/NC55 over Neuse River 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/NC55 over Neuse River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC11/NC55 over Neuse River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC11/NC55 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.