NC48 over Hornbeam Branch
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001270348
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC48 over Hornbeam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC48 over Hornbeam Branch in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC48 over Hornbeam Branch built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC48 over Hornbeam Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC48 over Hornbeam Branch carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC48 over Hornbeam Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC48 over Hornbeam Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.