US Bridges

SR1318 over Harrisons Creek

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Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT NC53 · Structure no. 000000000170125

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Harrisons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1318 over Harrisons Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1318
CrossesHarrisons Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT NC53
RouteState Highway 1318
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74723, -78.70878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 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 traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,600 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 SR1318 over Harrisons Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Harrisons 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Harrisons Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1318 over Harrisons Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1318 over Harrisons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.