US Bridges

NC45 over Shallops Creek

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000950019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 over Shallops Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC45 over Shallops Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC45
CrossesShallops Creek
Location1.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60637, -76.53464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC45 over Shallops Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 over Shallops Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC45 over Shallops Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 over Shallops Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 over Shallops Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.