NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River
PoorMartin County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC903 · Structure no. 000000001170039
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 510 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC11 NC42 over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.