FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NC94

Carrying NC94 over INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

10.9 MI.N.JCT. US264, Hyde, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NC94

The NC94 bridge in Hyde, North Carolina carries NC94 over INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 1211.8 meters (3976 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NC94 compares

▲ 3.8
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of North Carolina bridges
75
Bridges in Hyde · 5 in Poor condition
NC94 48.0 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
−1.9

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
1211.8 m (3976 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000950022

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC94 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NC94 against other structures in Hyde and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NC94?

NC94 in Hyde, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NC94 inspected?

NC94's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC94 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NC94?

NC94 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NC94?

NC94 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NC94 and does age affect safety?

NC94 was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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