US Bridges

SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.45MI.N.JCT.NC24 · Structure no. 000000000310020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1124
CrossesEast Prong Broad Creek
Location0.45MI.N.JCT.NC24
RouteState Highway 1124
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over East Prong Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.