NC53 over Angola Creek
PoorPender County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI W. of JCT NC50 · Structure no. 000000001410037
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC53 over Angola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC53 over Angola Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Angola Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC53 over Angola 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC53 over Angola Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC53 over Angola Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC53 over Angola Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.