NC11, NC42
Carrying NC11, NC42 over ROANOKE RIVER OVER
0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1126, Bertie, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC11, NC42
The NC11, NC42 bridge in Bertie, North Carolina carries NC11, NC42 over ROANOKE RIVER OVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC11, NC42 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 53.9 m (177 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000150008
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC11, NC42 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC11, NC42 against other structures in Bertie and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC11, NC42?
NC11, NC42 in Bertie, North Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC11, NC42 inspected?
NC11, NC42's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC11, NC42 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC11, NC42?
NC11, NC42 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC11, NC42?
NC11, NC42 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NC11, NC42 and does age affect safety?
NC11, NC42 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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