NC55 over Neuse River Overflow
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1807 · Structure no. 000000001070172
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Neuse River Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Neuse River Overflow in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Neuse River Overflow built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC55 over Neuse River Overflow carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Neuse River Overflow?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC55 over Neuse River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.