US Bridges

NC306 over Whitehurst Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1941 · Structure no. 000000000130027

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC306 over Whitehurst Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC306 over Whitehurst Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC306
CrossesWhitehurst Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1941
RouteState Highway 306
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3185, -76.79921
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC306 over Whitehurst Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC306 over Whitehurst 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC306 over Whitehurst Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC306 over Whitehurst Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC306 over Whitehurst Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.