NC45 over Canal
PoorHyde County, North Carolina · 3.6 MI.N.JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000000950015
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC45 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC45 over Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4 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.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC45 over Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC45 over Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC45 over Canal carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC45 over Canal?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC45 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.