US Bridges

East Main Street over Jacks Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E.Jct.Brown Street · Structure no. 000000000130078

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Jacks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East Main Street over Jacks Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.3 Mi.E.Jct.Brown Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.53736, -77.04401
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Main Street over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Jacks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Jacks Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.