US Bridges

SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. of JCT.NC179 · Structure no. 000000000190196

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan is a steel culvert carrying SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1152
CrossesLittle Sauce Pan
Location0.5 Mi.E. of JCT.NC179
RouteState Highway 1152
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.92656, -78.39846
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,600 (1997)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan built?

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

What condition is SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1152 over Little Sauce Pan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.