US Bridges

NC92 over Upper Goose Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000000130007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC92 over Upper Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC92 over Upper Goose Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC92
CrossesUpper Goose Creek
Location0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.US264
RouteState Highway 92
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50899, -76.89024
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC92 over Upper Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC92 over Upper Goose Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC92 over Upper Goose Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC92 over Upper Goose Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC92 over Upper Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.