NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.S.JCT.NC 46 · Structure no. 000000001310026
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow is a steel culvert carrying NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC48 over Roanoke 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC48 over Roanoke River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.