US Bridges

SR1732 over Banjo Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S JCT SR1718 · Structure no. 000000000130130

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over Banjo Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1732 over Banjo Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1732
CrossesBanjo Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT SR1718
RouteState Highway 1732
Coordinates35.48507, -76.72484
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1732 over Banjo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 over Banjo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1732 over Banjo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1732 over Banjo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1732 over Banjo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.