US Bridges

NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Containmnet Area Center · Structure no. 000000000510234

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,260
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNB All American Ex
CrossesRock Merritt Ave
LocationContainmnet Area Center
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13583, -78.99333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,260 (2024)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave 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 NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave carry?

About 14,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NB All American Ex over Rock Merritt Ave?

It is owned by the Army.