US Bridges

Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 536 Ft S of State RD 1205 · Structure no. 000000014000949

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPivers Island RD
CrossesBeaufort Channel (harbor
Location536 Ft S of State RD 1205
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72022, -76.67328
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourOver tidal waters; not evaluated
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
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 Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pivers Island RD over Beaufort Channel (harbor?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.