US Bridges

Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC58 · Structure no. 000000000310047

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway in Carteret 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMimosa Blvd.
CrossesPine Knoll Waterway
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC58
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.69688, -76.81052
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 inspectionApril 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (1980)
Projected traffic1,120 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 Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway built?

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

What condition is Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway 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 Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mimosa Blvd. over Pine Knoll Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.