NC561 over Fishing Creek
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001270036
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC561 over Fishing Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC561 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC561 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.