US Bridges

SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch

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Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1917 · Structure no. 000000000610063

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1911
CrossesBeaverdam Branch
Location0.2 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1917
RouteState Highway 1911
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.86618, -78.0095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1911 over Beaverdam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.