US Bridges

SR1318 over Phillips Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1351 · Structure no. 000000000170124

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Phillips Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1318 over Phillips Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1318
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1351
RouteState Highway 1318
Coordinates34.73901, -78.75214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,600 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 SR1318 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Phillips 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1318 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR1318 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.