US Bridges

NC306 over Huddles Cut

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 7.5 Mi.N. of JCT.NC33 · Structure no. 000000000130363

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC306 over Huddles Cut is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC306 over Huddles Cut 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC306
CrossesHuddles Cut
Location7.5 Mi.N. of JCT.NC33
RouteState Highway 306
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38018, -76.76174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC306 over Huddles Cut built?

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

What condition is NC306 over Huddles Cut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC306 over Huddles Cut carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC306 over Huddles Cut?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC306 over Huddles Cut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.