US Bridges

SR1626 over Pantego Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1621 · Structure no. 000000000130136

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1626 over Pantego Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1626 over Pantego Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1626
CrossesPantego Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR1621
RouteState Highway 1626
Coordinates35.60909, -76.69949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1626 over Pantego Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1626 over Pantego Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1626 over Pantego Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1626 over Pantego Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1626 over Pantego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.