US Bridges

NC111 over Neuse River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 100 Ft N. of JCT SR1741 · Structure no. 000000001910027

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC111 over Neuse River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC111
CrossesNeuse River
Location100 Ft N. of JCT SR1741
RouteState Highway 111
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26145, -77.91063
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC111 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 over Neuse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 over Neuse River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC111 over Neuse River?

The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC111 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.