US Bridges

NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E. of JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000000190069

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,200 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNC211
CrossesLockwoods Folly River
Location0.6 MI E. of JCT US17
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.01086, -78.26342
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2021)
Projected traffic39,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Lockwoods Folly River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC211 over Lockwoods Folly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.