US Bridges

NC11 over Potecasi Creek

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1189 · Structure no. 000000000910021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Potecasi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 over Potecasi Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesPotecasi Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR1189
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates36.37111, -77.02586
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC11 over Potecasi Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Potecasi 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 NC11 over Potecasi Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Potecasi Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Potecasi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.