US Bridges

NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound

Fair

Dare County, North Carolina · .08 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1241 · Structure no. 000000000550063

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC12
CrossesCreek Off Pamlico Sound
Location.08 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1241
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21241, -75.69883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC12 over Creek Off 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 NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC12 over Creek Off Pamlico Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.