US Bridges

NC11 over Deep Run Creek

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4MI N. of Jct. SR1211 · Structure no. 000000001070008

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Deep Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC11 over Deep Run Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesDeep Run Creek
Location0.4MI N. of Jct. SR1211
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.13087, -77.70962
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Deep Run Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Deep Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 over Deep Run Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Deep Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC11 over Deep Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.