US Bridges

NC111 over Cabin Branch

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1753 · Structure no. 000000001910305

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 over Cabin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC111 over Cabin Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC111
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1753
RouteState Highway 111
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18025, -77.88353
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 over Cabin Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 over Cabin Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC111 over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC111 over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.