US Bridges

Nc 210 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S. SR1554 · Structure no. 000000000170058

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 210 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nc 210 over Cypress Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNc 210
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S. SR1554
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.78431, -78.46128
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Nc 210 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc 210 over Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nc 210 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nc 210 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 210 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.