US Bridges

NC210 over Cross Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.N.JCT.US401 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000510250

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC210 over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC210
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.9 MI.N.JCT.US401 Bus.
RouteState Highway 210
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06803, -78.89147
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Cross Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Cross Creek carry?

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

How long is NC210 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC210 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.