US Bridges

NC304 over Whitehurst Creek

Fair

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1215 · Structure no. 000000001370027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC304 over Whitehurst Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC304 over Whitehurst Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesNC304
CrossesWhitehurst Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1215
RouteState Highway 304
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16349, -76.72303
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NC304 over Whitehurst Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC304 over Whitehurst 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC304 over Whitehurst Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC304 over Whitehurst Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC304 over Whitehurst Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.