NC304 over Bear Creek
GoodPamlico County, North Carolina · 3.3 Mi. S. of Jct. NC33 · Structure no. 000000001370040
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC304 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC304 over Bear Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC304 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC304 over Bear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC304 over Bear Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC304 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC304 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.