Florence Road over Scales Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 1.2MI SW of Wilson Blvd · Structure no. 2NC0328
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Florence Road over Scales Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Florence Road over Scales Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Florence Road over Scales Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Florence Road over Scales Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Florence Road over Scales Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Florence Road over Scales Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Florence Road over Scales Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.