US Bridges

SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound

Fair

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. HWY12 · Structure no. 000000000550053

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1492 Ferry Ramp
CrossesPamlico Sound
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. HWY12
RouteState Highway 1492
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59562, -75.47007
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 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 SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR1492 Ferry Ramp over Pamlico Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.