NC53 over Southwest Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 4.0 MI W. of Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330018
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Southwest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC53 over Southwest Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Southwest Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Southwest Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does NC53 over Southwest Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Southwest Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over Southwest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.