US Bridges

NC11 over Cape Fear River

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. of JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000170012

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 over Cape Fear River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesCape Fear River
Location1.4 Mi. N. of JCT NC87
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.39797, -78.26745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC11 over Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Cape Fear River 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 NC11 over Cape Fear River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Cape Fear River?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.