US Bridges

Old Airport Road over Brice Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1101 · Structure no. 000000000490010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Airport Road over Brice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Airport Road over Brice Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Airport Road
CrossesBrice Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.00948, -77.02717
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Airport Road over Brice Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Airport Road over Brice 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Airport Road over Brice Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Airport Road over Brice Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Airport Road over Brice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.