US Bridges

NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1939 · Structure no. 000000000610012

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR1939
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.72249, -77.98157
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Little Rockfish 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.