NC55 over Basal Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W. JCT.SR1113 · Structure no. 000000001830965
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC55 over Basal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Basal Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC55 over Basal Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC55 over Basal Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC55 over Basal Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC55 over Basal Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC55 over Basal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.