US Bridges

NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. W. of JCT SR1163 · Structure no. 000000000310014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,947 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal in Carteret 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 2,947 ft (898.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC101
CrossesSR1160 Adams Crk.Canal
Location1.8 Mi. W. of JCT SR1163
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.82607, -76.69511
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,947 ft (898.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal?

The structure is 2,947 ft (898.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC101 over SR1160 Adams Crk.Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.