US Bridges

SR1611 over Pungo Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1609 · Structure no. 000000000130159

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1611 over Pungo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1611 over Pungo Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1611
CrossesPungo Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1609
RouteState Highway 1611
Coordinates35.5351, -76.77412
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic580 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 SR1611 over Pungo Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1611 over Pungo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1611 over Pungo Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1611 over Pungo Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1611 over Pungo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.