NC53 over Cypress Creek
GoodPender County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. E. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 000000001410026
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC53 over Cypress Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Cypress 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC53 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.