SR1518 over Daws Creek
PoorBrunswick County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC133 · Structure no. 000000000190176
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1518 over Daws Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1518 over Daws Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1518 over Daws Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1518 over Daws 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 SR1518 over Daws Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1518 over Daws Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1518 over Daws Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.