US Bridges

NC210 over Long Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1404 · Structure no. 000000001410028

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC210 over Long Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 104 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1404
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.43915, -78.02595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC210 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NC210 over Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC210 over Long Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Long Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.