US Bridges

SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1472 · Structure no. 000000000190001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1435
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1472
RouteState Highway 1435
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.41608, -78.00184
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1435 over Sturgeon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1435 over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.