US Bridges

NC55 over Trent Creek

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Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001370038

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Trent Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC55 over Trent Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesTrent Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR1335
RouteState Highway 55
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10438, -76.71821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 over Trent Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 over Trent 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC55 over Trent Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Trent Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over Trent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.