US Bridges

NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive

Fair

Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1322 · Structure no. 000000001770003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC94
CrossesCanal Off Alligator Rive
Location1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1322
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTyrrell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65658, -76.20773
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns NC94 over Canal Off Alligator Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.