US Bridges

Lodge Street over Hominy Swamp Canal

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.W.Jct.Norris Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001950120

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodge Street over Hominy Swamp Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Lodge 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLodge Street
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location.01 Mi.W.Jct.Norris Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.71628, -77.91872
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Lodge Street over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

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

What condition is Lodge 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 Lodge Street over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lodge 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lodge Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.