US Bridges

Olive Street over Parker Canal

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. US64BUS · Structure no. 000000000650144

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Street over Parker Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olive Street over Parker Canal in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOlive Street
CrossesParker Canal
Location0.05 Mi. N. Jct. US64BUS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.94313, -77.78316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Street over Parker Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Street over Parker Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Street over Parker Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Olive Street over Parker Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Street over Parker Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.