US Bridges

NC11S.BYP over South West Creek

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1144 · Structure no. 000000001070176

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
687 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11S.BYP over South West Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11S.BYP over South West Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2040. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC11S.BYP
CrossesSouth West Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1144
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.14903, -77.70622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length687 ft (209.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2021)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC11S.BYP over South West Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11S.BYP over South West 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC11S.BYP over South West Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11S.BYP over South West Creek?

The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC11S.BYP over South West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.