US Bridges

Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001950121

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Street
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.US301
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71077, -77.91659
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1993)
Projected traffic400 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 Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.