US Bridges

SR1920 over Maxwell Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N Jct. SR1911 · Structure no. 000000000610064

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over Maxwell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1920 over Maxwell Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1920
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N Jct. SR1911
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates34.87461, -78.0047
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1920 over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1920 over Maxwell Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1920 over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.