US Bridges

NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal

Good

Washington County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. N. Jct. SR1127 · Structure no. 000000001870003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC45 NC99
CrossesAlbermarle Canal
Location50 Ft. N. Jct. SR1127
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.71832, -76.64909
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal 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 NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC45 NC99 over Albermarle Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.