US Bridges

Coleman Ave over Parker Canal

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.US64B · Structure no. 000000000650315

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Ave over Parker Canal is a steel culvert carrying Coleman Ave over Parker Canal in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColeman Ave
CrossesParker Canal
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.US64B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.943, -77.78449
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Coleman Ave over Parker Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Ave 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 Coleman Ave over Parker Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Coleman Ave over Parker Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Coleman Ave over Parker Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.