US Bridges

NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1111 · Structure no. 000000000910006

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 102 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11 NC42
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1111
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26051, -77.07187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NC42 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek 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 NC42 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC11 NC42 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.