US Bridges

Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 20 Ft.W.Jct.Canal Drive · Structure no. 000000001950114

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKincaid Avenue
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location20 Ft.W.Jct.Canal Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.73855, -77.92904
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kincaid Avenue 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 Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kincaid Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.