US Bridges

SR1004 over Brices Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. of JCT SR1143 · Structure no. 000000000490012

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
465 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Brices Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over Brices Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesBrices Creek
Location0.15 Mi. E. of JCT SR1143
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06883, -77.0685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2019)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1004 over Brices Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Brices 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Brices Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Brices Creek?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Brices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.