US Bridges

NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 10.9 Mi.N.Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000950022

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,976 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 3,976 ft (1,211.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.7 mi (125 km).

CarriesNC94
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location10.9 Mi.N.Jct. US264
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates35.59345, -76.23262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+41 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,976 ft (1,211.8 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.7 mi (125 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 3,976 ft (1,211.8 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC94 over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.