NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal
PoorClosed to trafficBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000190093
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal 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 Cp&l Discharge Canal carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal?
The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns NC211(CLOSED) over Cp&l Discharge Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.