US Bridges

NC101 over Harlowe Creek

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. of JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000000310010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC101 over Harlowe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC101 over Harlowe Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesNC101
CrossesHarlowe Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of JCT.SR1155
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.82189, -76.73741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC101 over Harlowe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC101 over Harlowe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC101 over Harlowe Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC101 over Harlowe Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC101 over Harlowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.