US Bridges

Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk.

PoorClosed to traffic

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.HOLLYWOOD Blv · Structure no. 000000000490216

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk. is a steel culvert carrying Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk. in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 4 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGray Fox Rd(closed
CrossesEast Prong Slocum Crk.
Location0.1MI.W.JCT.HOLLYWOOD Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.86795, -76.90814
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Gray Fox Rd(closed over East Prong Slocum Crk.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.