US Bridges

NC35 over Kirbys Creek

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.N.JCT.US158 · Structure no. 000000001310077

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC35 over Kirbys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC35 over Kirbys Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC35
CrossesKirbys Creek
Location1.9 MI.N.JCT.US158
RouteState Highway 35
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.4551, -77.20659
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Kirbys Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC35 over Kirbys 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC35 over Kirbys Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC35 over Kirbys Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC35 over Kirbys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.