US Bridges

NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek

Good

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. of Jct. NC306 · Structure no. 000000001370032

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
734 ft
174 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC55 over E. Fork Goose 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesE. Fork Goose Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of Jct. NC306
RouteState Highway 55
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13609, -76.86383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans174
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E. Fork Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is NC55 over E. Fork Goose 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.