SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River
GoodDuplin County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. of JCT SR1702 · Structure no. 000000000610182
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River 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 SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1961 over NE Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.