US Bridges

NC121 over Lawrence Run

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 6.8 MI N JCT US 264 a · Structure no. 000000001470051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC121 over Lawrence Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC121 over Lawrence Run in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC121
CrossesLawrence Run
Location6.8 MI N JCT US 264 a
RouteState Highway 121
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66388, -77.50569
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC121 over Lawrence Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC121 over Lawrence Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC121 over Lawrence Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC121 over Lawrence Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC121 over Lawrence Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.