US Bridges

Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access

PoorClosed to traffic

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1MI. W. Jct. SR1967 · Structure no. 000000000470413

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNc Park Dr(closed)
CrossesBoat Access
Location1MI. W. Jct. SR1967
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.29122, -78.47264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nc Park Dr(closed) over Boat Access?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.