US Bridges

Range Road over Reeds Gut

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.5 KM South of Roosevelt · Structure no. 2NC4764

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Range Road over Reeds Gut is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Road over Reeds Gut in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesReeds Gut
Location0.5 KM South of Roosevelt
Coordinates34.93793, -76.86786
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Reeds Gut built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over Reeds Gut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road over Reeds Gut carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Range Road over Reeds Gut?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Reeds Gut?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.