NC306 Ferry over Neuse River
PoorPamlico County, North Carolina · 0.13 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1352 · Structure no. 000000001370078
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC306 Ferry over Neuse River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NC306 Ferry over Neuse River in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NC306 Ferry over Neuse River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC306 Ferry over Neuse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NC306 Ferry over Neuse River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC306 Ferry over Neuse River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NC306 Ferry over Neuse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.