US Bridges

NC11 over Roanoke River Ove

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.NC903 · Structure no. 000000001170029

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Roanoke River Ove is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 over Roanoke River Ove in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesRoanoke River Ove
Location1.2 MI.N.JCT.NC903
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates36.00157, -77.22914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Roanoke River Ove built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Roanoke River Ove 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 over Roanoke River Ove carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Roanoke River Ove?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Roanoke River Ove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.