NC57 over Cobbs Creek
FairPerson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001450020
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC57 over Cobbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC57 over Cobbs Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC57 over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC57 over Cobbs 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC57 over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC57 over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC57 over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.