Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 1.1KM W of Holcomb Blvd · Structure no. 2NCC185
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 552 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead 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 Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek?
The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Wallace Creek RD over Bearhead Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.