US Bridges

Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Hawthorn Dr. · Structure no. 000000000310046

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak Leaf Dr.
CrossesMcneil Inlet
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct.Hawthorn Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.70247, -76.80239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2004)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Leaf Dr. over Mcneil Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.