NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal
FairHyde County, North Carolina · 50 S JCT SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000950023
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal 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 Pungo Lake Canal carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC45 over Pungo Lake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.