US Bridges

SR1191 over The Millpond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1173 · Structure no. 000000000190207

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1191 over The Millpond Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1191 over The Millpond Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1191
CrossesThe Millpond Creek
Location1.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1173
RouteState Highway 1191
Coordinates33.95064, -78.37048
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1191 over The Millpond Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1191 over The Millpond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1191 over The Millpond Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1191 over The Millpond Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1191 over The Millpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.