US Bridges

SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000190257

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1430
CrossesCartwheel Branch
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates34.26813, -78.01506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR1430 over Cartwheel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.