US Bridges

NC11 over Crooked Run

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1324 · Structure no. 000000001410015

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Crooked Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC11 over Crooked Run in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC11
CrossesCrooked Run
Location0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1324
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.66332, -78.0424
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Crooked Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Crooked Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 over Crooked Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Crooked Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC11 over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.