US Bridges

SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000000170098

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesLittle Turnbull Creek
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1331
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates34.82857, -78.61273
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Little Turnbull 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1002 over Little Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.