NC99 over Smith Creek
GoodBeaufort County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S. of JCT SR1715 · Structure no. 000000000130070
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC99 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC99 over Smith Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC99 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC99 over Smith 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC99 over Smith Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC99 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC99 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.