NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI N. JCT NC33 · Structure no. 000000001270147
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC4 NC48 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.