NC906 over Sarah Hole
PoorBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000190023
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC906 over Sarah Hole is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC906 over Sarah Hole in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC906 over Sarah Hole built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC906 over Sarah Hole 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC906 over Sarah Hole carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC906 over Sarah Hole?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC906 over Sarah Hole?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.