US Bridges

SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.W. JCT.SR1945 · Structure no. 000000000610382

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River is a steel culvert carrying SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1944
CrossesBr.Ne Cape Fear River
Location0.6 Mi.W. JCT.SR1945
RouteState Highway 1944
Coordinates34.77489, -77.94843
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1944 over Br.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 SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1944 over Br.Ne Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.