SR1970 over Cypress Creek
FairDuplin County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000000610207
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1970 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1970 over Cypress Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1970 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1970 over Cypress 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 SR1970 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1970 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1970 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.