US Bridges

Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 600 Ft.E.Jct.Baldree Rd. · Structure no. 000000001950123

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRalston Street
CrossesHominy Swamp Canal
Location600 Ft.E.Jct.Baldree Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.7047, -77.9145
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1994)
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 Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ralston Street over Hominy Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.