NC400 over Doughs Creek
FairDare County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000550043
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 410 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC400 over Doughs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC400 over Doughs Creek in Dare 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC400 over Doughs Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC400 over Doughs Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC400 over Doughs Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC400 over Doughs Creek?
The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC400 over Doughs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.