US Bridges

SR1626 over Intercepting Canal

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi.N. JCT.SR1625 · Structure no. 000000000130139

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1626 over Intercepting Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1626 over Intercepting Canal in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1626
CrossesIntercepting Canal
Location1.3 Mi.N. JCT.SR1625
RouteState Highway 1626
Coordinates35.63755, -76.67773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1626 over Intercepting Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1626 over Intercepting 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1626 over Intercepting Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1626 over Intercepting Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1626 over Intercepting Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.