US Bridges

SR1702 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1961 · Structure no. 000000000610181

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1702 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1702 over Limestone Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1702
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR1961
RouteState Highway 1702
Coordinates34.9082, -77.83844
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 SR1702 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1702 over Limestone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1702 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1702 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1702 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.