US Bridges

Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.W/NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950116

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elizabeth Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Road
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.W/NC42
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72823, -77.9276
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic300 (1988)
Projected traffic600 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 Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

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

What condition is Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elizabeth Road over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.