US Bridges

NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 5.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001910054

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC111
CrossesPond Off Neuse River
Location5.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 111
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27512, -77.91066
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 over Pond Off 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC111 over Pond Off Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.