Nc42 over Shepard Branch

Good Condition71 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilson
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. Sr1160
CarriesNc42
CrossesShepard Branch
Coordinates35.71164, -77.99615

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area122.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001950044

Nearby Bridges

I795 Us264 over Mill Branch 0.2 mi Fair Sr1162 over Contentnea Creek 0.2 mi Fair Nc42 over I-795 Us264 0.2 mi Good I587n I795n Us264w over Contentnea Creek 0.2 mi Good I587s I795s Us264e over Contentnea Creek 0.2 mi Good Nc42 over Mill Branch 0.3 mi Fair I795 Ramp over Mill Branch 0.3 mi Fair Sr1162 over I-795 0.4 mi Good Sr1136 over I795 1.3 mi Good Nc42 over Bloomery Swamp 1.5 mi Good