NC35 over Potecasi Creek
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001310075
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC35 over Potecasi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC35 over Potecasi Creek 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC35 over Potecasi Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC35 over Potecasi Creek 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 NC35 over Potecasi Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC35 over Potecasi Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC35 over Potecasi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.