US Bridges

NC903N over Grove Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.42 Mi. N. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000610460

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,129 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903N over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC903N over Grove Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC903N
CrossesGrove Creek
Location0.42 Mi. N. Jct. NC24
RouteState Highway 903
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9706, -77.94039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,129 ft (344.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC903N over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903N over Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC903N over Grove Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903N over Grove Creek?

The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC903N over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.