US Bridges

NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1633 · Structure no. 000000000130053

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC45 NC99
CrossesPungo River Canal
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1633
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.70376, -76.6361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 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 NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 NC99 over Pungo River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.