US Bridges

NC403 over NE Cape Fear River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S. of JCT NC55 · Structure no. 000000001910024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC403 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC403 over NE Cape Fear River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC403
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.6 MI S. of JCT NC55
RouteState Highway 403
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17837, -77.98066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC403 over NE Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC403 over NE Cape Fear River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC403 over NE Cape Fear River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC403 over NE Cape Fear River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC403 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.