NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake)
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC98 · Structure no. 000000001830097
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 408 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake) in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake) carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake)?
The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns NC50 over Neuse River Falls Lake)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.