US Bridges

NC210 over Rileys Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001410023

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Rileys Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC210 over Rileys Creek in Pender 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesRileys Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1407
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.44264, -77.99411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC210 over Rileys Creek built?

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

What condition is NC210 over Rileys 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 NC210 over Rileys Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Rileys Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC210 over Rileys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.