US Bridges

Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI N JCT Beacon ST · Structure no. 000000001950117

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location0.01 MI N JCT Beacon ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72477, -77.92399
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1994)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.