NC42 over Shepard Branch
GoodWilson County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001950044
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Shepard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC42 over Shepard Branch in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 NC42 over Shepard Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is NC42 over Shepard 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC42 over Shepard Branch carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Shepard Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC42 over Shepard Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.