US Bridges

NC45 over Dogwood Run

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1348 · Structure no. 000000000950030

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 over Dogwood Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC45 over Dogwood Run 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesNC45
CrossesDogwood Run
Location0.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1348
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.66137, -76.60123
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Dogwood Run built?

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

What condition is NC45 over Dogwood Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC45 over Dogwood Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 over Dogwood Run?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 over Dogwood Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.