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  Spring Field Review Site 4
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Spring Field Review Site 4

Description: B-4018 - BEAUFORT COUNTY


Location:Bridge #104 on NC 32 over Broad Creek

Item(s) of Interest

  • Future bridge replacement at a location where the river makes an oxbow.
  • Challenge will be to minimize encroachment into the river.
  • Bridge design is still ongoing - to be let in December 2007.
  • Structure will be cored slabs consisting of 4 - 50' spans.
  • Variety of Environmental issues - top down construction will be utilized.
  • Had difficulty meeting CAMA requirements for runoff.
  • A historic farm is located nearby.

Observations and Points of Discussion:

  • Site has difficult geometry due to the ox-bow/switchback in the river.
  • There was some general discussion on bridge types and construction methods for difficult situations.

ACTION ITEM(S):

  • None

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