NC210 over Merricks Creek
FairPender County, North Carolina · 5.0 MI E of JCT US117 · Structure no. 000000001410018
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC210 over Merricks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC210 over Merricks Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC210 over Merricks Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC210 over Merricks 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC210 over Merricks Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC210 over Merricks Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC210 over Merricks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.