US Bridges

NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000150008

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNC11 NC42
CrossesRoanoke River over
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1126
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates36.01661, -77.21212
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River over?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.