US Bridges

Nc 111 over Poley Branch

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1533 · Structure no. 000000000610463

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 111 over Poley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nc 111 over Poley Branch 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNc 111
CrossesPoley Branch
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR1533
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.14348, -77.86269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Nc 111 over Poley Branch built?

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

What condition is Nc 111 over Poley Branch 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 Nc 111 over Poley Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nc 111 over Poley Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Nc 111 over Poley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.