US Bridges

NC55 over Lewis Branch

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. Nc 4 · Structure no. 000000001910346

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC55 over Lewis Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC55 over Lewis Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC55
CrossesLewis Branch
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. Nc 4
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18653, -77.98439
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC55 over Lewis Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC55 over Lewis Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC55 over Lewis Branch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC55 over Lewis Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC55 over Lewis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.