US Bridges

NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000610081

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC11 NC903
CrossesNE Cape Fear River Ovrfl
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1501
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.05393, -77.83479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl 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 NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl carry?

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

How long is NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 NC903 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.