US Bridges

Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel

GoodPosted for load

Dare County, North Carolina · 3.0 Miles West of US 264 · Structure no. AFNCSUYA10004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNavy Shell Road
CrossesUnnamed Channel
Location3.0 Miles West of US 264
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74109, -75.81943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Navy Shell Road over Unnamed Channel?

It is owned by the Air Force.