SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek
PoorBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1435 · Structure no. 000000000190208
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1472 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR1472 over Sturgeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.