US Bridges

NC211 over Southport Ferry

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1527 · Structure no. 000000000190209

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Southport Ferry is a steel truss - deck carrying NC211 over Southport Ferry in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC211
CrossesSouthport Ferry
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1527
RouteState Highway 211
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.93504, -77.99311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC211 over Southport Ferry built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Southport Ferry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC211 over Southport Ferry carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Southport Ferry?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NC211 over Southport Ferry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.