US Bridges

SR1519 over Dews Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1 Mi.W. Jct. SR1518 · Structure no. 000000000190012

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1519 over Dews Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1519 over Dews Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1519
CrossesDews Creek
Location1 Mi.W. Jct. SR1518
RouteState Highway 1519
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic70 (2012)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1519 over Dews Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1519 over Dews 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1519 over Dews Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is SR1519 over Dews Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1519 over Dews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.