US Bridges

NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1348 · Structure no. 000000000950027

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesNC45
CrossesCr. Off Pungo River Cana
Location1.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1348
RouteState Highway 45
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6325, -76.58714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Cr. Off Pungo River Cana built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns NC45 over Cr. Off Pungo River Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.