US Bridges

Brown Street over Jacks Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 200 N. Jct. Park RD · Structure no. 000000000130080

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Street over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brown Street over Jacks 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrown Street
CrossesJacks Creek
Location200 N. Jct. Park RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.5415, -77.04569
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1991)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Brown Street over Jacks Creek built?

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

What condition is Brown Street over Jacks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Street over Jacks Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Street over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Street over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.