NC55 over Trent Creek
PoorPamlico County, North Carolina · 5 Mi.East of JCT.NC304 · Structure no. 000000001370043
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Trent Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC55 over Trent Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NC55 over Trent Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Trent Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does NC55 over Trent Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Trent Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC55 over Trent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.