US Bridges

SR1413 over Rice Creek

Poor

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. N.Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000190149

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1413 over Rice Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1413 over Rice Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1413
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.4 Mi. N.Jct. SR1410
RouteState Highway 1413
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.19639, -78.20784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1413 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1413 over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1413 over Rice Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1413 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1413 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.