US Bridges

Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · Waupoppin Cnl Prking Area · Structure no. 000042530-00014

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWaupoppin Cnl RD
CrossesWaupoppin Canal
LocationWaupoppin Cnl Prking Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51667, -76.06117
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Waupoppin Cnl RD over Waupoppin Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.