US Bridges

NC83 over Leith Creek

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S.Jct. SR1101 · Structure no. 000000001550028

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC83 over Leith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC83 over Leith Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC83
CrossesLeith Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S.Jct. SR1101
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates34.62541, -79.44012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC83 over Leith Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC83 over Leith 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC83 over Leith Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC83 over Leith Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC83 over Leith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.