US Bridges

NC41 over Black River

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001630012

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Black River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 over Black River in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC41
CrossesBlack River
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1119
RouteState Highway 41
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.71325, -78.27272
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 over Black River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Black River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Black River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Black River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.