S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal
FairDare County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.N.Jct.Yaupon Tr. · Structure no. 000000000550051
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns S.Dogwood Trail over Pelican Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.