FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD

Carrying WAUPOPPIN CNL RD over WAUPOPPIN CANAL

WAUPOPPIN CNL PRKING AREA, Hyde, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAUPOPPIN CNL RD

The WAUPOPPIN CNL RD bridge in Hyde, North Carolina carries WAUPOPPIN CNL RD over WAUPOPPIN CANAL. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How WAUPOPPIN CNL RD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of North Carolina bridges
75
Bridges in Hyde · 5 in Poor condition
WAUPOPPIN CNL RD 32.7 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000042530-00014

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAUPOPPIN CNL RD 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 WAUPOPPIN CNL RD 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 WAUPOPPIN CNL RD?

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD in Hyde, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAUPOPPIN CNL RD inspected?

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for WAUPOPPIN CNL RD?

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAUPOPPIN CNL RD?

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

How old is WAUPOPPIN CNL RD and does age affect safety?

WAUPOPPIN CNL RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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