US Bridges

NC11 NC42 over Cashie River

Poor

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.NC308 · Structure no. 000000000150024

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 NC42 over Cashie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC11 NC42 over Cashie River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC11 NC42
CrossesCashie River
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.NC308
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates36.14329, -77.16514
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cashie River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 NC42 over Cashie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 NC42 over Cashie River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC11 NC42 over Cashie River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 NC42 over Cashie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.