US Bridges

SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1828 · Structure no. 000000000610188

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1826
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1828
RouteState Highway 1826
Coordinates34.76366, -77.69547
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1826 over Nine Mile 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 SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1826 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.