US Bridges

NC94 over NW Fork Alligator

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Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1101 · Structure no. 000000001770006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC94 over NW Fork Alligator is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC94 over NW Fork Alligator in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC94
CrossesNW Fork Alligator
Location2.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1101
RouteState Highway 94
CountyTyrrell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.7216, -76.19342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 NW Fork Alligator built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC94 over NW Fork Alligator 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC94 over NW Fork Alligator carry?

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

How long is NC94 over NW Fork Alligator?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC94 over NW Fork Alligator?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.