US Bridges

NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W. JCT SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001410226

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11 &NC53
CrossesColvins Creek
Location0.5 MI W. JCT SR1100
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.49839, -78.18997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 &NC53 over Colvins Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is NC11 &NC53 over Colvins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC11 &NC53 over Colvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.