US Bridges

SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. JCT SR1606 · Structure no. 000000000130155

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C is a steel culvert carrying SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1528
CrossesBranch of Pungo C
Location0.3 Mi.N. JCT SR1606
RouteState Highway 1528
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57072, -76.8486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C 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 SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1528 over Branch of Pungo C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.