US Bridges

Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 200`N Jct.Pamlico St. · Structure no. 000000000130324

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesTrib.Of Pungo River
Location200`N Jct.Pamlico St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.53773, -76.62236
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River 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 Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Trib.Of Pungo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.