NC53 over Burgaw Creek
FairPender County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.I-40 · Structure no. 000000001410030
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Burgaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC53 over Burgaw Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC53 over Burgaw Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Burgaw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC53 over Burgaw Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Burgaw Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC53 over Burgaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.