US Bridges

NC210 over Black Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001010024

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC210 over Black Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC210
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1313
RouteState Highway 210
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51827, -78.65053
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2019)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC210 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Black 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Black Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Black Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC210 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.