US Bridges

SR1627 over Intersecting Canal

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000000130308

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1627 over Intersecting Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1627 over Intersecting Canal in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1627
CrossesIntersecting Canal
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625
RouteState Highway 1627
Coordinates35.64517, -76.69023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1627 over Intersecting Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1627 over Intersecting Canal 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 SR1627 over Intersecting Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1627 over Intersecting Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1627 over Intersecting Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.