US Bridges

East Main Drive over Central Canal

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · On East Main Drive · Structure no. 000042530-00057

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

East Main Drive over Central Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Main Drive over Central Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main Drive
CrossesCentral Canal
LocationOn East Main Drive
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45267, -76.17467
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 East Main Drive over Central Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Drive over Central Canal 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does East Main Drive over Central Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East Main Drive over Central Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Drive over Central Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.