US Bridges

NC211 over Meadow Branch

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1997 · Structure no. 000000001550533

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Meadow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC211 over Meadow Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC211
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1997
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.63981, -79.00287
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2021)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC211 over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Meadow Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC211 over Meadow Branch carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC211 over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.