US Bridges

NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT NC55/US117 · Structure no. 000000001910029

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesSR1938 & Acl Railroad
Location0.7 MI E JCT NC55/US117
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20828, -78.05562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2019)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad built?

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

What condition is NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC55 over SR1938 & Acl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.