NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound
PoorBeaufort County, North Carolina · S.End of NC306 · Structure no. 000000000130321
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns NC306 Ferry over Pamlico Sound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.