US Bridges

SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 3.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000000610336

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesNE Cape Fear River Ovrfl
Location3.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC11
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates34.97986, -77.87058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over NE Cape Fear River Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.