US Bridges

SR1331 over Gillikin Creek

Poor

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT US70 · Structure no. 000000000310017

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1331 over Gillikin Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1331 over Gillikin Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1331
CrossesGillikin Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT US70
RouteState Highway 1331
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.77365, -76.55914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1331 over Gillikin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1331 over Gillikin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1331 over Gillikin Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1331 over Gillikin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1331 over Gillikin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.