Nc55 over So. Prong Bay River

Fair Condition66 years old6,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPamlico
Location0.3 Mi. E. Of Jct. Nc304
CarriesNc55
CrossesSo. Prong Bay River
Coordinates35.14089, -76.76503

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length180.8 ft (55.1 m)
Max Span37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area606.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001370036

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