US Bridges

NC41 over South River

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000000170044

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over South River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC41 over South River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesSouth River
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT NC210
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.69674, -78.36912
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 NC41 over South River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over South River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over South River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.