US Bridges

Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. Jct.Roberson ST · Structure no. 000000001170280

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S is a concrete culvert carrying Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesSkewakee Gut Perennial S
Location0.1 Mi.W. Jct.Roberson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.85083, -77.06551
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2008)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S 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 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Church Street over Skewakee Gut Perennial S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.