US Bridges

NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT NC211 · Structure no. 000000000190024

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNC211(CLOSED)
CrossesDutchmans Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT NC211
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates33.94977, -78.03841
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2021)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC211(CLOSED) over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.