US Bridges

NC50 over Youngs Creek

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT SR1728 · Structure no. 000000001630015

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC50 over Youngs Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT SR1728
RouteState Highway 50
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16874, -78.18058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC50 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 over Youngs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC50 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.