US Bridges

SR1775 over Slocum Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 75 W. SR1763 Church Rd. · Structure no. 000000000490176

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1775 over Slocum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1775 over Slocum Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1775
CrossesSlocum Creek
Location75 W. SR1763 Church Rd.
RouteState Highway 1763
Coordinates34.89108, -76.92298
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1775 over Slocum Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1775 over Slocum 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1775 over Slocum Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1775 over Slocum Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1775 over Slocum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.