SR1718 over Old Mill Creek
FairBeaufort County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI E JCT SR1732 · Structure no. 000000000130131
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1718 over Old Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1718 over Old Mill Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1718 over Old Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1718 over Old Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1718 over Old Mill Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1718 over Old Mill Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1718 over Old Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.