US Bridges

Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi. N. Belshaw DR · Structure no. 000000000190261

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesburg DR
CrossesDitch Waters
Location0.03 Mi. N. Belshaw DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.18663, -78.03214
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Leesburg DR over Ditch Waters?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.