US Bridges

SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1178 · Structure no. 000000000610165

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1719
CrossesLittle Limestone Creek
Location0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1178
RouteState Highway 1719
Coordinates34.94235, -77.71719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1719 over Little Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.