US Bridges

NC210 over Lower Little River

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1678 · Structure no. 000000000510049

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 over Lower Little River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesLower Little River
Location0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1678
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates35.20212, -78.95322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC210 over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Lower Little River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Lower Little River carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Lower Little River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.