Bertie County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC015• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Bertie County, North Carolina. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Leaf loam	65K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Roanoke fine sandy loam, frequently flooded	32K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan mucky peat, frequently flooded	30K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	26K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Rains sandy loam	24K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	23K			Not rated	Not rated
Wehadkee loam, frequently flooded	22K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lenoir fine sandy loam	21K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Grantham silt loam	21K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Craven fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bibb and Johnston loams, frequently flooded	20K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla loam, frequently flooded	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Exum very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Craven fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lynchburg sandy loam	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nahunta very fine sandy loam	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wickham fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wickham fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.