US Bridges

NC99 over Pungo Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. JCT.SR1717 · Structure no. 000000000130064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC99 over Pungo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC99 over Pungo Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 720 ft (219.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNC99
CrossesPungo Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. JCT.SR1717
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.49908, -76.6723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length720 ft (219.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 NC99 over Pungo Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC99 over Pungo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC99 over Pungo Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC99 over Pungo Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC99 over Pungo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.