US Bridges

NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001310073

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNC35
CrossesPotecasi Creek Overflow
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1501
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates36.3732, -77.23815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC35 over Potecasi Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.