US Bridges

Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.N.Jct.Brookside DR · Structure no. 000000001950112

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal is a steel culvert carrying Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Drive
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location.01 Mi.N.Jct.Brookside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74317, -77.94349
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1988)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakeside Drive over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.