US Bridges

NC211 over US74 US76

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.N. of Jct.Nc 214 · Structure no. 000000000470408

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over US74 US76 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC211 over US74 US76 in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC211
CrossesUS74 US76
Location1.1 Mi.N. of Jct.Nc 214
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.32923, -78.41898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC211 over US74 US76 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over US74 US76 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC211 over US74 US76 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over US74 US76?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC211 over US74 US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.