US Bridges

NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound

Fair

Currituck County, North Carolina · S.End of NC615 · Structure no. 000000000530019

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound in Currituck County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC615FERRY
CrossesCurrituck Sound
LocationS.End of NC615
RouteState Highway 615
CountyCurrituck County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.48352, -75.92691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NC615FERRY over Currituck Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.