US Bridges

NC50 NC55 over I40

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1703 · Structure no. 000000001630397

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC50 NC55 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC50 NC55 over I40 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC50 NC55
CrossesI40
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1703
RouteState Highway 50
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24939, -78.37628
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC50 NC55 over I40 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC50 NC55 over I40 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 NC55 over I40 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC50 NC55 over I40?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NC50 NC55 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.