US Bridges

NC50 over Goshen Swamp

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1720 · Structure no. 000000001630024

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 over Goshen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC50 over Goshen Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50
CrossesGoshen Swamp
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1720
RouteState Highway 50
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19237, -78.22475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goshen Swamp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 over Goshen Swamp 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 Goshen Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 over Goshen Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 over Goshen Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.