NC12 over Pamlico Sound
GoodDare County, North Carolina · 24 MI S JCT US158 · Structure no. 000000000550071
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 12,986 ft
- 107 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC12 over Pamlico Sound is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC12 over Pamlico Sound in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 12,986 ft (3,958.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC12 over Pamlico Sound built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC12 over Pamlico Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does NC12 over Pamlico Sound carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC12 over Pamlico Sound?
The structure is 12,986 ft (3,958.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC12 over Pamlico Sound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.