NC55 over Alligator Creek
FairPamlico County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI.E.JCT.NC304 · Structure no. 000000001370037
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC55 over Alligator Creek in Pamlico 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 NC55 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Alligator 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 Alligator Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.