US Bridges

NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1539 · Structure no. 000000000170042

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesCape Fear River Overloo
Location1.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1539
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.4051, -78.26463
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Overloo built?

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

What condition is NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Cape Fear River Overloo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.