US Bridges

SR1004 over Maple Branch

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S. Jct. SR1382 · Structure no. 000000000610105

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Maple Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1004 over Maple Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesMaple Branch
Location0.1 MI S. Jct. SR1382
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02911, -77.94521
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 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 SR1004 over Maple Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Maple Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Maple Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Maple Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Maple Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.