US Bridges

NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S JCT SR1532 · Structure no. 000000000610462

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC111
CrossesBr. of NE Cape Fear Ri
Location0.6 MI S JCT SR1532
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.12638, -77.82923
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri carry?

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

How long is NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC111 over Br. of NE Cape Fear Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.