US Bridges

US117S over NC55

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.96 Mi. N. of JCT.SR1141 · Structure no. 000000001910002

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117S over NC55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117S over NC55 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117S
CrossesNC55
Location0.96 Mi. N. of JCT.SR1141
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21296, -78.06729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US117S over NC55 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117S over NC55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US117S over NC55 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US117S over NC55?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US117S over NC55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.