Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal
FairWilson County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.E.Jct.Park Drive · Structure no. 000000001950118
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Mercer Street 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Street 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 Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.