NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1350 · Structure no. 000000001310079
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 442 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Meherrin River Overflow built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC35 over Meherrin 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow?
The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC35 over Meherrin River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.