US Bridges

NC92 over Bath Creek

FairPosted for load

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi.W. Jct. SR1741 · Structure no. 000000000130028

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,052 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC92 over Bath Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC92 over Bath Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC92
CrossesBath Creek
Location0.35 Mi.W. Jct. SR1741
RouteState Highway 92
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47736, -76.81739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,052 ft (320.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bath Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC92 over Bath 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 Bath Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC92 over Bath Creek?

The structure is 1,052 ft (320.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC92 over Bath Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.