US Bridges

NC903 over Maxwell Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT SR1909 · Structure no. 000000000610006

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Maxwell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC903 over Maxwell Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC903
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR1909
RouteState Highway 903
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.91135, -78.03485
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC903 over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Maxwell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC903 over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC903 over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.