US Bridges

NC111 over Panther Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.2MI.S.JCT.NC11 · Structure no. 000000000610035

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC111 over Panther Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC111
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.2MI.S.JCT.NC11
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.04088, -77.82009
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC111 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 over Panther 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 over Panther Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC111 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC111 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.