US Bridges

SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway

PoorPosted for load

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1504 · Structure no. 000000000610352

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesOutlaws Pond Spillway
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1504
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.11416, -77.98286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over Outlaws Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.