NC711 over Bear Creek
FairRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1567 · Structure no. 000000001550019
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC711 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC711 over Bear Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 103 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC711 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is NC711 over Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC711 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC711 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC711 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.