US Bridges

SR1626 over Albemarle Canal

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 4.1 MI S JCT SR 1633 · Structure no. 000000000130140

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1626 over Albemarle Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1626 over Albemarle Canal 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1626
CrossesAlbemarle Canal
Location4.1 MI S JCT SR 1633
RouteState Highway 1626
Coordinates35.63844, -76.67181
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 Albemarle Canal built?

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

What condition is SR1626 over Albemarle 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1626 over Albemarle Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1626 over Albemarle Canal?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1626 over Albemarle Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.