US Bridges

NC41 over Black River Overflow

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001630026

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

About this bridge

NC41 over Black River Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 over Black River Overflow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesBlack River Overflow
Location0.7 MI E JCT SR1119
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.71568, -78.26688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is NC41 over Black River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Black River Overflow carry?

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

How long is NC41 over Black River Overflow?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Black River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.