US Bridges

SR1838 over Locks Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S. of JCT SR1839 · Structure no. 000000000510196

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1838 over Locks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1838 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1838
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.1 MI S. of JCT SR1839
RouteState Highway 1838
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.05866, -78.84133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2016)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1838 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1838 over Locks 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 SR1838 over Locks Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1838 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns SR1838 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.