US Bridges

NC11 over Ahoskie Creek

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.S.JCT SR1108 · Structure no. 000000000910007

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Ahoskie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 over Ahoskie Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesAhoskie Creek
Location0.5MI.S.JCT SR1108
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates36.29336, -77.0342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC11 over Ahoskie Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Ahoskie 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 over Ahoskie Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Ahoskie Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Ahoskie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.