US Bridges

NC92 over Back Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E. JCT SR1741 · Structure no. 000000000130045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
632 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC92 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC92 over Back Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC92
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.5 MI E. JCT SR1741
RouteState Highway 92
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47146, -76.80415
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC92 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC92 over Back 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 Back Creek carry?

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

How long is NC92 over Back Creek?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC92 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.