NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River
FairDuplin County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI S. JCT NC111 · Structure no. 000000000610079
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River 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 NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC11 NC903 over N.E.Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.