SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.US74/US76 · Structure no. 000000000190181
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is SR1437 over Sturgeon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1437 over Sturgeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.