Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek
FairPosted for loadOnslow County, North Carolina · 2 KM N of Holcomb Blvd · Structure no. 2NC0750
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 760 ft
- 38 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 83 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2046. The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Seth Williams Blvd over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.