Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDare County, North Carolina · 2.9 MI W US 264 · Structure no. AFNCSUYA10010
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2018.
How much traffic does Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Ridge Road over Whipping Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.