US Bridges

NC55 over Deep Run Creek

Fair

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 5.1MI.E.JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000001370019

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Deep Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over Deep Run Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesDeep Run Creek
Location5.1MI.E.JCT.US17
RouteState Highway 55
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13554, -76.94139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 over Deep Run Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 over Deep Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC55 over Deep Run Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Deep Run Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over Deep Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.