US Bridges

NC11 over Grove Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1378 · Structure no. 000000000610059

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC11 over Grove Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 103 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11
CrossesGrove Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1378
RouteState Highway 11
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.97043, -77.95876
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC11 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is NC11 over Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC11 over Grove Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.