US Bridges

NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. US701 · Structure no. 000000000170202

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesSmith Mill Pond Run
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. US701
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.74352, -78.40794
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC210 over Smith Mill Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.