US Bridges

SR1332 over Ellis Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N. of JCT.NC53 · Structure no. 000000000170119

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1332 over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1332 over Ellis Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1332
CrossesEllis Creek
Location0.5MI.N. of JCT.NC53
RouteState Highway 1332
Coordinates34.71339, -78.66859
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 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 SR1332 over Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1332 over Ellis 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 SR1332 over Ellis Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1332 over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1332 over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.