US Bridges

SR1333 over Juniper Creek

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR 1335 · Structure no. 000000000190088

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1333 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1333 over Juniper Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1333
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR 1335
RouteState Highway 1333
Coordinates34.15416, -78.53131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 SR1333 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1333 over Juniper 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1333 over Juniper Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1333 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1333 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.