US Bridges

SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W JCT SR1980 · Structure no. 000000000610204

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1827
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.3 MI W JCT SR1980
RouteState Highway 1827
Coordinates34.78378, -77.83756
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1827 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.