SR1973 over Durham Creek
GoodBeaufort County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1948 · Structure no. 000000000130315
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1973 over Durham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1973 over Durham 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1973 over Durham Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1973 over Durham 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1973 over Durham Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1973 over Durham Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1973 over Durham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.