US Bridges

SR1878 over Livingston Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000470369

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1878 over Livingston Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1878 over Livingston Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1878
CrossesLivingston Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT NC87
RouteState Highway 1878
Coordinates34.32901, -78.21048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1878 over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1878 over Livingston Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1878 over Livingston Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1878 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1878 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.