US Bridges

NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.N.JCT.SR1759 · Structure no. 000000000170048

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 96 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC211
CrossesElkton Swamp Creek
Location0.25 MI.N.JCT.SR1759
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.47377, -78.62981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC211 over Elkton Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.