US Bridges

NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 2.3 MI N JCT NC11 · Structure no. 000000000610055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC111 NC903
CrossesMathews Creek
Location2.3 MI N JCT NC11
RouteState Highway 111
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09841, -77.81919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC903 over Mathews Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 NC903 over Mathews 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek carry?

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

How long is NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC111 NC903 over Mathews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.