US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek
GoodPender County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI S JCT NC11 · Structure no. 000000001410019
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 NC11 over Rockfish 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US117 NC11 over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.