US Bridges

NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. of JCT.NC130 · Structure no. 000000001550044

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC83
CrossesShoe Heel Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S. of JCT.NC130
RouteState Highway 83
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.68303, -79.37639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Shoe Heel Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC83 over Shoe Heel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC83 over Shoe Heel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.