US Bridges

SR1955 over Durham Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1936 · Structure no. 000000000130015

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1955 over Durham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1955 over Durham Creek in Beaufort 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1955
CrossesDurham Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1936
RouteState Highway 1955
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35953, -76.86481
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1955 over Durham Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1955 over Durham Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1955 over Durham Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1955 over Durham Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1955 over Durham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.