US Bridges

SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr.

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI N. JCT SR1622 · Structure no. 000000000130235

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr. is a steel culvert carrying SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr. in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1619
CrossesCanal Off Pungo Cr.
Location2.1 MI N. JCT SR1622
RouteState Highway 1619
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58674, -76.76297
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1619 over Canal Off Pungo Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.