I-42 over Reedy Branch
GoodWayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001910380
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 364 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-42 over Reedy Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-42 over Reedy Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-42 over Reedy Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-42 over Reedy Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-42 over Reedy Branch carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-42 over Reedy Branch?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-42 over Reedy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.