NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet
PoorHyde County, North Carolina · Ocracoke Island(n.End) · Structure no. 000000000950116
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NC12FERRY over Hatteras Inlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.